Lonchocarpus
Lonchocarpus, commonly known as a genus of flowering plants in the Fabaceae family, holds significant botanical interest. Found primarily in tropical African regions, these woody species are valued for their ecological roles and potential medicinal properties. Exploring their bioactive compounds offers promising insights into natural pharmacology and traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Lonchocarpus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 under Fabales and categorized under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Lonchocarpus, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is identified as 醉鱼豆属 (zh) or 醉鱼豆属 (zh-Hans), while in Vietnamese, it is known as Chi Đậu dáo (vi). Locally, in certain regions, it may be called Warwasku (qu), and in Arabic script, it is written as لونشوكاربوس (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 醉鱼豆属 | Wikidata |
| qu | Warwasku | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Đậu dáo | Wikidata |
| arz | لونشوكاربوس | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 醉鱼豆属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 醉鱼豆属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 薄莢豆屬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 薄莢豆屬 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern localized within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Benin and Burkina Faso. Additionally, the species extends its range into the coastal areas of Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Its presence is also well-documented within the borders of Ghana. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of the Lonchocarpus genus in this part of the world.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lonchocarpus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |