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. biflorumSynonyms
- Macrotyloma chrysanthum
- Dolichos chrysanthus var. occidentalis
- Dolichos woolawa
- Dolichos biflorus
- Dolichos biflorus var. occidentalis
- Dolichos chrysanthus
- Johnia congesta
- Macrotyloma chrysanthum var. occidentale
- Dolichos occidentalis
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.
| 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
- Glycoconjugate journal
- Biochimica et biophysica acta
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
2'-Hydroxygenistein
- Dr. Duke
Forssman disaccharide
- Glycoconjugate journal
Forssman pentasaccharide
- European journal of biochemistry
Half-cystine
- Indian journal of biochemistry & biophysics
alpha-D-Gal-(1->4)-beta-D-Gal-(1->4)-D-Glc
- European journal of biochemistry
alpha-D-GalNAc-(1->3)-beta-D-GalNAc
- European journal of biochemistry
alpha-GalNAc
- Glycoconjugate journal
aspartic acid
- Indian journal of biochemistry & biophysics
blood group A trisaccharide
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |