Pterocarpus macrocarpus
Pterocarpus macrocarpus, commonly known as the Large-fruited Pterocarpus, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential value in developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Pterocarpus macrocarpus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pterocarpus as the species Pterocarpus macrocarpus.
| 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 macrocarpus, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Vietnamese, it is referred to as Giáng hương, while in Thai, it is called ประดู่. The species is known as မြန်မာပိတောက် in Myanmar, and in Lithuanian, it is identified as Stambiavaisis koralmediis. Additionally, in Persian, it is commonly called درخت بادبزنی برمه.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Giáng hương | Wikidata |
| th | ประดู่ | Wikidata |
| my | မြန်မာပိတောက် | Wikidata |
| lt | Stambiavaisis koralmedis | Wikidata |
| fa | درخت بادبزنی برمه | Wikidata |
| zh | 大果紫檀 | Wikidata |
| mnw | နာဍူ၊ တၞံ | Wikidata |
| arz | بتيروكاربوس ماكروكاربوس | Wikidata |
| ja | ビルマカリン | Wikidata |
| cs | Křídlok velkoplodý | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in the region of Assam. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Myanmar. Finally, its distribution encompasses the country of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pterocarpus macrocarpus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-pterocarpol, (-)-homopterocarpin, (-)-hydroxyhomopterocarpin, (-)-pterocarpin, pterocarpol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-pterocarpol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-homopterocarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-hydroxyhomopterocarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-pterocarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pterocarpol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |