Leptolobium panamense
Leptolobium panamense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Leptolobium panamense, is a significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Valued in traditional healing practices, it possesses unique bioactive properties used to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical composition and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its future role in modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Leptolobium panamenseDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning two major tropical regions. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its reach extends significantly into Mexico, where it can be found throughout the Northeast. Additionally, the species occupies various territories across the Mexican Gulf and the Southwest. Finally, the plant is also distributed across the Southeast region of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Chemicals
Leptolobium panamense has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol, Sweetinine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sweetinine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lupeol
- Dr. Duke
Sweetinine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Leptolobium panamense has 21 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiEBV, Antiangiogenic, Antiedemic, Antiflu, Antihyperglycemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| AntiEBV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antilithic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxalate | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |