Moullava digyna
Moullava digyna, commonly known as the Indian medicinal plant, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers promising insights into natural remedies and modern integrative medicine developments.
- Scientific name: Moullava digyna
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Moullava digyna, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the Fabaceae family and falls under the genus Moullava.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Moullava | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Moullava digyna, is referred to by the common name 肉荚云实 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 肉荚云实 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning multiple regions across Asia and Africa. In the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both Assam and Bangladesh. Its distribution extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically within the territory of Tanzania. Within China, the species is located in the South-Central regions as well as on the island of Hainan. Consequently, these varied locations highlight the wide ecological adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Moulava digyna, possesses various anatomical components that contribute to its medicinal profile, specifically through its stems and roots. The stems serve as the primary structural support for the plant, facilitating the transport of nutrients and water throughout its system. Meanwhile, the roots function as the essential anchoring mechanism in the soil, while also acting as a vital reservoir for storing the bioactive compounds used in traditional herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Moullava digyna has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antianxiety, Antiarthritic, Antioxidant, Astringent.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Febrifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |