Pterocarpus santalinoides
Pterocarpus santalinoides, commonly known as Santa Linoides, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin conditions and inflammation. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a subject of significant pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Pterocarpus santalinoides
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Pterocarpus. Specifically, its scientific name is Pterocarpus santalinoides.
| 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, Pterocarpus santalinoides, is known by various names across different linguistic regions. In Tamil, it is referred to as முத்துத்தி, while in the Dagbani language, it is called Neeŋahaba. In Bemba, the plant is known as Jawu, and in Arabic, it is identified as بتيروكاربوس سانتالينويدس.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | முத்துத்தி | Wikidata |
| dag | Neeŋahaba | Wikidata |
| bm | Jawu | Wikidata |
| arz | بتيروكاربوس سانتالينويدس | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence can be documented in the nation of Benin, where it grows within local ecosystems. Additionally, the species is found throughout Burkina, extending its reach across the savanna landscapes. The plant also inhabits parts of the Gambia and stretches into the coastal areas of Ghana. Finally, its documented range includes the territory of Guinea-Bissau, completing its regional spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pterocarpus santalinoides, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are often harvested and prepared in various forms, such as decoctions or poultices, to exploit their bioactive properties for treating different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pterocarpus santalinoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins, coumarins, flavonoids, steroids, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pterocarpus santalinoides has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastroenteritis, heart diseases, liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastroenteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |