Lonchocarpus xuul
Lonchocarpus xuul, commonly known as the African rosewood, is a resilient medicinal plant native to arid African savannas. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of this tree are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Lonchocarpus xuul
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Lonchocarpus, under which the species Lonchocarpus xuul is placed.
| 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 xuul, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the desert wattle, while in Spanish, it is commonly called acacia de monte. Additionally, it is known by the name dehesa in certain Spanish-speaking regions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across parts of North and Central America. In the region of Mexico, its presence is documented throughout the Southeast. Moving further south into Central America, the species can be found within the borders of Belize. It also maintains a documented population within the country of Guatemala. Therefore, its geographical distribution is concentrated within these specific tropical and subtropical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lonchocarpus xuul, possesses medicinal properties that are specifically derived from its stem bark. In traditional healing practices, this particular part of the plant is harvested and prepared to utilize its bioactive compounds for therapeutic purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lonchocarpus xuul has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oxylipin, cholest-4-en-3-one, isocordoin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Oxylipin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholest-4-en-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocordoin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lonchocarpus xuul has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania mexicana.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania mexicana | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |