Lonchocarpus haberi
Lonchocarpus haberi, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species is studied for its potential bioactive compounds. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for discovering new therapeutic applications in modern medicine and supporting biodiversity conservation.
- Scientific name: Lonchocarpus haberi
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lonchocarpus haberi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is situated within the 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 haberi, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the African locust bean, while in French, it is known as le faux feretier. Within local African contexts, it is often identified as kofé in Akan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant possesses a highly specific and limited geographical distribution within the tropical regions of the world. Specifically, its natural occurrence is documented within the borders of Central America. Within this region, the species is found exclusively in the country of Costa Rica. This localized range suggests that the plant relies on the particular environmental conditions provided by the Costa Rican landscape. Consequently, its habitat is restricted to this single nation rather than being spread across the entire continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lonchocarpus haberi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include xanthohumol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| xanthohumol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lonchocarpus haberi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |