Platypodium elegans
Platypodium elegans, commonly known as the elegant platypodium, is a distinctive medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical ecosystems, it contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing practices. Understanding its botanical characteristics and phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Platypodium elegans
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and falls under the genus Platypodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Platypodium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Platypodium elegans, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the elegant platypodium, while in French, it is called le platypodium élégant. In Portuguese, the species is identified as platypodium elegante, and in Spanish, it is known as el platypodium elegante.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found growing in Venezuela. The species also extends into Western South America, occupying territories in both Colombia and Bolivia. Finally, its distribution includes the West-Central region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Platypodium elegans has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |