Indigofera longeracemosa
Indigofera longeracemosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Indigofera longeraceosa, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this plant is recognized for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Indigofera longeracemosaDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct ecological regions. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the territories of Kenya and Tanzania. Its range extends into the Western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits the islands of Comoros and Madagascar. Additionally, the species is documented across the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in India. These various locations highlight the broad geographical presence of Indigofera longeraceamosa.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Malesia | Jawa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Indigofera longeracemosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Fitoterapia
- Natural product letters
Preparations
Indigofera longeracemosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dichloromethane extract of air-dried stems of Indigofera longeracemosa.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane extract of air-dried stems of indigofera longeracemosa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dichloromethane extract of air-dried stems of indigofera longeracemosa
- Natural product letters