Machaerium hirtum
Machaerium hirtum, commonly known as a significant medicinal climber, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Native to tropical regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse pharmacological properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, showcasing the profound healing potential found within diverse botanical species.
- Scientific name: Machaerium hirtum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include allantoin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allantoin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Machaerium hirtum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Machaerium hirtum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acute Pain, Inflammation, cough, diarrhea, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |