Lonchocarpus cultratus
Lonchocarpus cultratus, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in various traditional healing practices, holds immense botanical value. Renowned for its unique pharmacological properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat diverse ailments. Understanding its chemical constituents and therapeutic applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Lonchocarpus cultratus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its classification through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. Finally, it is identified under the specific genus Lonchocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lonchocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lonchocarpus cultratus, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the knife-leafed loncho, while in French, it is known as loncho de forme tranchante. In Spanish, the species is called loncho de hoja cortante, and in Portuguese, it is identified as loncho de folha cortante.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is documented within the territories of both Bolivia and Peru. The species also extends significantly into Brazil, spanning multiple distinct regions. Specifically, it can be found throughout the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast parts of Brazil. Consequently, its range encompasses a wide variety of ecological zones across these nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lonchocarpus cultratus, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting these aerial parts, practitioners are able to prepare various decoctions or infusions used to treat specific ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lonchocarpus cultratus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-hydroxy-N-methylproline, 8-prenylpinocembrin, isocordoin, lupenone, lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-hydroxy-N-methylproline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-prenylpinocembrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocordoin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |