Fountainbushes and Dotty Peas
Psoralea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Fountainbushes and Dotty Peas, scientifically known as Psoralea, is a genus of flowering plants celebrated for their potent medicinal properties. Renowned in traditional healing, these species contain bioactive compounds like psoralens, which are utilized to treat skin conditions and support dermatological health through unique photosensitizing therapeutic mechanisms.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Fountainbushes And Dotty Peas · Fountain Bushes
- Scientific synonyms
- Hallia · Bipontinia · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Fountainbushes and Dotty Peas
- Fountain bushes
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PsoraleaSynonyms
- Hallia
- Bipontinia
- Ruteria
- Otholobium
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Psoralea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Psoralea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Kenya and Tanzania. Moving further south, the species can be found throughout various parts of South Tropical Africa. Specifically, it grows within the territories of Malawi and Mozambique. Additionally, its range extends into the country of Zambia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Southern Africa | Free State |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Psoralea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ISOPSORALEN, Psoralen.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ISOPSORALEN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Psoralen | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ISOPSORALEN
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Psoralen
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Conditions
Psoralea has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include fusariosis, osteoporosis.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fusariosis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Osteoporosis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fusariosis
- Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)
Osteoporosis
- Current topics in medicinal chemistry
Preparations
Psoralea has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include nanoemulsions.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Nanoemulsions | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Nanoemulsions
- Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)