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Pterocarpus vidalianus

Pterocarpus vidalianus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Pterocarpus vidalianus, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing applications.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Root · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pterocarpus vidalianus

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pterocarpus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Pterocarpus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant belongs to a specific geographical region known as Malesia. Within this vast tropical area, its presence is documented in a particular archipelago. Specifically, the distribution of Pterocarpus vidalianus is found in the Philippines. This indicates that the species is native to the unique island ecosystems of this nation. Consequently, its habitat is closely tied to the environmental conditions of the Philippine islands.

Region Area
Malesia Philippines

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Pterocarpus vidaalianus is characterized by a robust growth form as a tree, exhibiting a substantial stature typical of woody perennials. As a woody species, it possesses a well-developed, lignified stem structure that provides the necessary mechanical support for its arboreal habit.

Growth form :
tree
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Pterocarpus vidalianus has 3 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, stem.

Plant parts reported in Pterocarpus vidalianus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Leaf

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Stem

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Chemicals

Pterocarpus vidalianus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Friedelin, Angolensin, Betulin, LH, STIGMASTEROL.

Chemicals reported in Pterocarpus vidalianus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Friedelin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Angolensin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LH 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
STIGMASTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Friedelin

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Angolensin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Betulin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

LH

  1. Comptes rendus des seances de la Societe de biologie et de ses filiales

STIGMASTEROL

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Activities

Pterocarpus vidalianus has 1 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.

Activities reported in Pterocarpus vidalianus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiviral

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Pterocarpus vidalianus has 7 reported preparations identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, extracts, fractions, hydro-alcoholic extracts, isolated compounds.

Preparations reported for Pterocarpus vidalianus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fractions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hydro-alcoholic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isolated compounds 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Raw extracts of plant parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Whole extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extract

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Fractions

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hydro-alcoholic extracts

  1. Comptes rendus des seances de la Societe de biologie et de ses filiales

Isolated compounds

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Raw extracts of plant parts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Whole extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology