Macrotyloma uniflorum
Macrotylomma uniflorum, commonly known as horse gram, is a versatile legume celebrated in traditional medicine. Rich in proteins, minerals, and antioxidants, it is used to treat respiratory ailments, kidney stones, and digestive issues. This nutritious plant offers significant therapeutic potential, making it a vital component in holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Macrotyloma uniflorum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Macrotyloma, specifically as the species Macrotylomma uniflorum.
| 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Guinea and Senegal. Moving toward the center of the continent, it can be found within West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, its range extends to Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, the species is recorded in the West-Central Tropical African region of Rwanda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macrotyloma uniflorum has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorophyll, daidzein, epicatechin, fat, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methionine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| molybdenum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Macrotyloma uniflorum has 11 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anticarcinogenic, Antidiabetic, Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemagglutinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Macrotyloma uniflorum has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Inflammation, Pain, analgesic, antihyperglycemic, antihypertensive.
- Total uses
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromosomal aberration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |