Indigofera stachyodes
Indigofera stachyodes, commonly known as the indigo shrub, is a resilient legume native to arid regions of Africa. Valued in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This versatile plant plays a crucial role in supporting local ecological health and community medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Indigofera stachyodes
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Fabales and placed in the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification falls under 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 is primarily distributed across several key regions within Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is native to India. Additionally, the species is located within the specific regions of Assam and the East Himalaya. These diverse locations highlight the broad geographical footprint of Indigofera stachyodes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Indigofera stachyodes has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PA, Proanthocyanidins, catechin, coumestrol, cyanidin.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumestrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydromyricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fisetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isosakuranetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |