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Peltophorum dubium var. dubium

Peltophorum dubium var. dubium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Peltophorum dubium var. dubium, is a versatile medicinal tree native to Brazil. Often called the "yellow flamboyant," it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Its bark and leaves are frequently utilized in various natural healing treatments.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Peltophorum Africanum Var. Speciosum · Caesalpinia Selloi · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Peltophorum dubium var. dubium

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, taxonomically classified as Peltophorum dubium var. dubium, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is placed into the genus Peltophorum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Peltophorum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in regions such as Zimbabwe. Its presence extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of India. In the Western Hemisphere, the species inhabits the Southwest of Mexico and the Windward Islands of the Caribbean. Additionally, it is distributed within the Southeastern United States, particularly in Florida.

Region Area
South Tropical Africa Zimbabwe
Indian Subcontinent India
Southeastern U.S.A. Florida
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Caribbean Windward Is.
Northern South America Guyana
Northern South America Venezuela
Western South America Bolivia
Brazil Brazil West-Central
Brazil Brazil Northeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Peltophorum dubium var. dubium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-Pentatriacontanol, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Friedelin, beta-sitosterol beta-d-glucopyranoside.

Chemicals reported in Peltophorum dubium var. dubium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1-Pentatriacontanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Friedelin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
beta-sitosterol beta-d-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1-Pentatriacontanol

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BETA-SITOSTEROL

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Friedelin

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beta-sitosterol beta-d-glucopyranoside

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