Phanera pulla
Phanera pulla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Phanera pulla, scientifically known as Phanera pulla, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific tropical regions, this woody climber possesses unique phytochemical properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential for its diverse bioactive compounds and restorative qualities.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lasiobema Pullum · Bauhinia Pulla
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phanera pullaSynonyms
- Lasiobema pullum
- Bauhinia pulla
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered within the Fabales and placed in the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Phanera.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Phanera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a specific and limited geographical range within the Southeast Asian region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territories of Cambodia. Additionally, its distribution extends into the country of Thailand. These locations represent the primary areas where this medicinal species is naturally documented.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Phanera pulla has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Phanera pulla has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,2',4'-Trihydroxy-4-methoxychalcone, STIGMASTEROL, luteolin, quercetin, quercitrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,2',4'-Trihydroxy-4-methoxychalcone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,2',4'-Trihydroxy-4-methoxychalcone
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
STIGMASTEROL
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
luteolin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
quercetin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
quercitrin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Phanera pulla has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Ethanol leaf extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanol leaf extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanol leaf extracts
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)