Lablab purpureus
Lablab purpureus, commonly known as hyacinth bean, is a versatile legume valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Rich in proteins and antioxidants, it is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This resilient climber serves as both a vital food source and therapeutic resource.
- Scientific name: Lablab purpureus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 as Fabales and falls under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lablab.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lablab | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Italy and the island of Sicilia. Its range extends further into Eastern Europe, where it is documented in Ukraine. Moving toward North Africa, the species is also present in Tunisia. Finally, its distribution reaches the Macaronesia region, specifically within the Canary Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lablab purpureus has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, PHE, calcium, deguelin, dehydrodeguelin.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deguelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrodeguelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dieldrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-chlordane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptachlor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptachlor epoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lablab purpureus has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiviral, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lablab purpureus has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include amoebiasis, diarrhea, disease, dracunculiasis, lung cancers.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amoebiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dracunculiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malnourishment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |