Indigofera pulchra
Indigofera pulchrha, commonly known as the beautiful indigo, is a striking medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this plant possesses significant therapeutic potential. It is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat skin conditions, promote wound healing, and provide potent antioxidant benefits.
- Scientific name: Indigofera pulchra
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Indigofera.
| 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, Indigofera pulchra, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this zone, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its presence extends further to include parts of Burkina Faso. Additionally, the species is documented in the nation of Gambia. Finally, its range continues through the territory of Ghana and into Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Indigofera pulchra has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins, flavonoids, steroids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Indigofera pulchra has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal disorder, gout, malaria, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |