Indigofera heterantha
Indigofera heterantha, commonly known as a member of the Fabaceae family, is a medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, this plant possesses significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It serves as a vital botanical resource for developing natural remedies and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Indigofera heterantha
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is a member of the family Fabaceae. It is specifically classified under the genus Indigofera as the species Indigofera heterantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Indigofera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the borders of Afghanistan. Its range extends into China, specifically localized to the Tibet region. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is present in Assam and throughout the East Himalaya. Additionally, the plant is commonly distributed across the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Indigofera heterantha has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Indigofera heterantha has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acinetobacter baumannii, Enterobacteriaceae, Enterococcus faecium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. cerevisiae.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacteriaceae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| S. cerevisiae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |