Machaerium hirtum
Machaerium hirtum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Machaerium hirtum, scientifically known as Machaerium hirtum, is a climbing woody vine valued in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant is frequently utilized for its potent bioactive compounds. Research focuses on its diverse therapeutic potential, particularly its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties in holistic healing practices.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Nissolia Hirta · Machaerium Glabratum · 9 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tureque
- Tusequi
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Machaerium hirtumSynonyms
- Nissolia hirta
- Machaerium glabratum
- Machaerium jacarandifolium
- Machaerium rectipes
- Machaerium violaceopurpureum
- Machaerium pilosum
- Machaerium affine
- Machaerium glabripes
- Machaerium acaciifolium
- Machaerium bolivianum
- Machaerium angustifolium f. glaucum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Machaerium as the species Machaerium hirtum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Machaerium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range spanning across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted in Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found growing in both Guyana and Venezuela. The species also extends into Western South America, where it inhabits the territory of Colombia. Additionally, its distribution reaches further south into the Western South American nation of Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Machaerium hirtum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include allantoin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| allantoin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
allantoin
- Biomolecules
Activities
Machaerium hirtum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Machaerium hirtum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acute Pain, Inflammation, cough, diarrhea, ulcers.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Pain | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |