Pterocarpus
Pterocarpus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Pterocarpus, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This botanical specimen offers significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of growing interest in modern medicine.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PterocarpusSynonyms
- Amphymenium
- Pterocarpus
- Pterocarpos
- Phellocarpus
- Etaballia
- Moutouchi
- Ancylocalyx
- Weinreichia
- Malaparius
- Echinodiscus
- Nephraea
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- padouk
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Its taxonomic identification is completed by its classification within 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 is widely distributed across several nations within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the country of Benin. It also thrives within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends to the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Pterocarpus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, Flavonoids, Isoflavonoids, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoflavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fatty acids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Isoflavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology