Pterocarpus marsupium
East indian kino
Pterocarpus marsupium, commonly known as the Marjoram Leafflower, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves are frequently utilized for their potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, offering therapeutic benefits in treating various ailments, ranging from skin infections to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Pterocarpus marsupium
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by its 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 marsupium, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Malayalam, it is called വേങ്ങ, while in Czech, it is referred to as Malabar. In Marathi, the plant is known as असाणा, and in Telugu, it is called ఏగిస. Additionally, in Russian, it is documented as Птерокарпус мешковидный.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | വേങ്ങ | Wikidata |
| cs | Malabar | Wikidata |
| mr | असाणा | Wikidata |
| te | ఏగిస | Wikidata |
| ru | Птерокарпус мешковидный | Wikidata |
| ne | बिजयसाल | Wikidata |
| ta | வேங்கை | Wikidata |
| si | ගම්මාලු | Wikidata |
| kn | ಪೆಟೋಕಾರ್ಪಸ್ ಮರ್ಸುಪಿಯಮ್ | Wikidata |
| hi | पेटरोकार्पस मार्सूपियम | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions in South Asia and the Indian Ocean. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Its distribution also extends to the island nation of Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the species reaches the Western Indian Ocean, specifically inhabiting Madagascar. This diverse range highlights its significant ecological footprint across these tropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the pouch kalk, utilizes various components for its traditional medicinal applications. The heartwood of Pterocarpus marsupium is highly valued for its therapeutic properties, often being utilized in treatments related to diabetes and inflammation. Additionally, the roots are frequently employed in folk medicine to address various ailments, showcasing the diverse utility of the plant's structural elements in herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heartwood | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pterocarpus marsupium has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-O-Methylmannose, Erucic acid, GLP-1, Oleic acid, PME.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-O-Methylmannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erucic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLP-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PME | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liquiritigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marsupsin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pterostilbene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pterosupin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pterocarpus marsupium has 6 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antihyperlipidemic, Hypoglycemic, Antidiabetic, Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pterocarpus marsupium has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, anti-oxidant, antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |