Indigofera sphaerocarpa
Indigofera sphaerocarpa, commonly known as the spherical indigo, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally employed in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This plant offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Indigofera sphaerocarpa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification concludes 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 exhibits a specific distribution across the arid regions of North America. In the Southwestern United States, it is documented within the state of Arizona. Its range extends into the South-Central United States, specifically covering parts of New Mexico. Moving south into Mexico, the species is found throughout the Northeast region of the country. Additionally, the plant is distributed across the Northwest portion of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Activities
Indigofera sphaerocarpa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |