Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum

Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (93 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Macrotylomoma biflorum var. biflorum, is a significant medicinal legume valued in traditional healing practices. Primarily recognized for its nutritional density, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. It plays a vital role in ethnobotany, serving as a natural remedy for various ailments.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Seed · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Macrotyloma Chrysanthum · Dolichos Chrysanthus Var. Occidentalis · 7 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum

Synonyms

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 situated in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, the variety biflorum is identified under the genus Macrotyloma.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Fabales WCVP
Family Fabaceae WCVP
Genus Macrotyloma WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known as Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several key countries throughout this part of the continent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina. The species is also widely distributed within the nations of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the country of Guinea.

Region Area Source
West Tropical Africa Benin WCVP
West Tropical Africa Burkina 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 Mali WCVP
West Tropical Africa Nigeria WCVP
West Tropical Africa Senegal WCVP
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Macrotylomum biflorum var. biflorum, exhibits various morphological structures that are utilized in traditional medicine. The vegetative tissue of the plant provides the essential structural framework and energy production necessary for its growth. Specifically, the leaf serves as a primary site for photosynthesis, contributing to the overall health of the organism. Most importantly, the medicinal properties are often concentrated within the seeds, which are harvested and processed for therapeutic use. Whether studying the individual seed or the plant as a whole, understanding these specific components is vital for recognizing its pharmacological potential.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
seed Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lectin, 2'-Hydroxygenistein, Forssman disaccharide, Forssman pentasaccharide, Half-cystine.

Chemicals reported in Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Lectin 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
2'-Hydroxygenistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Forssman disaccharide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Forssman pentasaccharide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Half-cystine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-D-Gal-(1->4)-beta-D-Gal-(1->4)-D-Glc 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-D-GalNAc-(1->3)-beta-D-GalNAc 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-GalNAc 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
aspartic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
blood group A trisaccharide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Lectin

  1. Glycoconjugate journal
  2. Biochimica et biophysica acta
  3. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

2'-Hydroxygenistein

  1. Dr. Duke

Forssman disaccharide

  1. Glycoconjugate journal

Forssman pentasaccharide

  1. European journal of biochemistry

Half-cystine

  1. Indian journal of biochemistry & biophysics

alpha-D-Gal-(1->4)-beta-D-Gal-(1->4)-D-Glc

  1. European journal of biochemistry

alpha-D-GalNAc-(1->3)-beta-D-GalNAc

  1. European journal of biochemistry

alpha-GalNAc

  1. Glycoconjugate journal

aspartic acid

  1. Indian journal of biochemistry & biophysics

blood group A trisaccharide

  1. Glycoconjugate journal

Activities

Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum has 72 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Abortifacient Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiangiogenic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiatherosclerotic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer (Breast) Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic (Breast) Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anticlimacteric Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiendoccytotic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
crude extract Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extract Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf extracts Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
methanolic seeds' extract Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
powder drug Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
powder form Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
seed extract Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
seed lectin Glycoconjugate journal (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
vegetative tissue lectin Glycoconjugate journal (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆