Millettia extensa
Millettia extensa, commonly known as the Indian Milletia, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, its leaves and bark are frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Millettia extensa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 further categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Millettia.
| 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 extensa, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 扩展崖豆藤 (zh), with the simplified form 扩展崖豆藤 used in mainland China (zh-cn) and the traditional form 擴展崖豆藤 used in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 扩展崖豆藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 扩展崖豆藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 擴展崖豆藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing throughout the various states and territories of India. Its distribution extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Furthermore, the species is commonly documented in the mountainous terrains of Nepal and the East Himalaya region. Finally, the plant is also specifically noted to occur within the state of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Millettia extensa, possesses various anatomical components that contribute to its therapeutic profile. The medicinal properties are often derived from the stem bark, which is frequently utilized in traditional remedies, as well as from the young twigs that offer concentrated bioactive compounds. Additionally, the root system serves as a vital part of the plant used in various decoctions. The foliage is also significant, characterized by its distinct leaves, with specific studies often focusing on the chemical constituents found within a single leaf to understand its pharmacological potential.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| young twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Millettia extensa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include auriculatin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| auriculatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Millettia extensa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Millettia extensa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |