Pterocarpus indicus
Burmese rosewood
Pterocarpus indicus, commonly known as Indian Rosewood, is a majestic tropical tree valued for its dense, durable timber. Beyond its forestry importance, it holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. Its bark and various parts are utilized for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties in diverse herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Pterocarpus indicus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. Taxonomically, it is identified under the genus Pterocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pterocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pterocarpus indicus, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is referred to as the Narrabaum, while in Acehnese, it is called Asan. It is identified in Persian as پتروکارپوس ایندیکوس, and in Indonesian, it goes by the name Angsana. Furthermore, in Japanese, the species is known as カリン.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Narrabaum | Wikidata |
| ace | Asan | Wikidata |
| fa | پتروکارپوس ایندیکوس | Wikidata |
| id | Angsana | Wikidata |
| ja | カリン | Wikidata |
| lo | ດູ່ | Wikidata |
| ms | Angsana | Wikidata |
| pam | Apalit | Wikidata |
| su | Angsana | Wikidata |
| th | ประดู่บ้าน | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence can be documented in Sierra Leone. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, it is found around the Gulf of Guinea Islands as well as within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The species also extends into East Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the landscapes of Kenya. Finally, its range continues through the neighboring territory of Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pterocarpus indicus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Angolensin, angolensin, maackiain.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Angolensin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angolensin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maackiain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pterocarpus indicus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Astringent.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pterocarpus indicus has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder stones, boils, coughs, diuresis.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bladder stones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuresis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mouth ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |