Pseudovigna argentea
Pseudovigna argentea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (74 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Pseudovigna argentea, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species contains bioactive compounds believed to offer various health benefits. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pseudovigna argenteaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in the countries of Benin, Ghana, and Togo. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, its range extends into East Tropical Africa. Within this eastern region, the species can be found in both Kenya and Tanzania. Consequently, the geographical spread of Pseudovigna argentea spans a significant portion of both the western and eastern tropics.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pseudovigna argentea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, hydroxygenistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxygenistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
- Dr. Duke
hydroxygenistein
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Pseudovigna argentea has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |