Parkia biglandulosa
Parkia biglandulosa, commonly known as the velvet tamarind, is a versatile medicinal tree native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, its various parts—including bark, leaves, and fruit—offer potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it a vital natural resource for treating diverse ailments and promoting wellness.
- Scientific name: Parkia biglandulosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Parkia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parkia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Parkia biglandulosa, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Malayalam, it is commonly referred to as താംബർ and ബാഡ്മിന്റൺ ബോൾ ട്രീ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | താംബർ | Wikidata |
| ml | ബാഡ്മിന്റൺ ബോൾ ട്രീ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within Mozambique. Its presence is also prominent across the Indian Subcontinent, covering areas such as India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is documented in the specific region of Assam. Finally, it extends its range into the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Chemicals
Parkia biglandulosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oil.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Parkia biglandulosa has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include conjunctivitis, cough, diarrhea, hypertension, measles.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| conjunctivitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| measles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |