Parkia timoriana
Parkia timoriana, commonly known as the Siamese broad bean, is a significant tropical legume valued for its medicinal and nutritional properties. Widely distributed across Southeast Asia, this versatile tree provides nutrient-rich pods and bark, traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation, digestive issues, and infections.
- Scientific name: Parkia timoriana
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae, specifically categorized under 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, known scientifically as Parkia timoriana, is recognized by various local names depending on the region and language. In Thailand, it is commonly referred to as เหรียง (th), while in China, it is called 球花豆 (zh). In Indonesia, the species is known as Kedaung (id), and among the Javanese people, it is called Kedhawung (jv). Additionally, in the Sundanese language, the plant is known as Peundeuy (su).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | เหรียง | Wikidata |
| zh | 球花豆 | Wikidata |
| id | Kedaung | Wikidata |
| jv | Kedhawung | Wikidata |
| su | Peundeuy | Wikidata |
| mad | Keḍhâbung | Wikidata |
| ace | Keudawông | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 球花豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 球花豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶巴克豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across multiple continents and diverse climates. Within East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in both Tanzania and Uganda. Its presence extends into Eastern Asia, where it is documented in Taiwan. The species also inhabits parts of the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the region of Assam. Furthermore, its range includes the nation of Bangladesh, highlighting its importance across various tropical ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Parkia timoriana, is widely recognized for the medicinal and nutritional value found within its specific reproductive structures. The long, fleshy pods serve as the primary vessel for the fruit, often utilized in various culinary and traditional applications. Contained within these pods are the seeds, which are highly valued for their nutrient density and potential therapeutic properties in local traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pods | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Parkia timoriana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-dihydroxyphenylalanine, flavonoids, pinitol, sugars, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-dihydroxyphenylalanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugars | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Parkia timoriana has 5 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Parkia timoriana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |