Lysiphyllum hookeri
Lysiphyllum hookeri, commonly known as the hooker's lysiphyllum, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forest regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable insights for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Lysiphyllum hookeri
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and is categorized under the genus Lysiphyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lysiphyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. Its range extends significantly into Australia, where it inhabits the Northern Territory. Additionally, the species is documented in the state of Queensland. Finally, its presence is also noted in Western Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Activities
Lysiphyllum hookeri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lysiphyllum hookeri has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |