Millettia dura
Millettia dura, commonly known as the Hardwood Milletia, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found primarily in tropical regions, its bark, leaves, and roots are utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering potent bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits.
- Scientific name: Millettia dura
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification is defined by the genus Millettia, specifically the species Millettia dura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Millettia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Millettia dura, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the wood rosewood, while in Chinese, it is known as huā lán.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the tropical regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Burundi, Rwanda, and the DR Congo. Its range also extends into East Tropical Africa, where it is present in certain areas. Specifically, it has been documented growing within the borders of Kenya. Finally, its presence is also noted across the territory of Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Millettia dura has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include predurallone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| predurallone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |