Pterolobium macropterum
Pterolobium macropterum, commonly known as the Large-winged Legume, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and skin infections, offering promising potential for modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Pterolobium macropterum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Pterolobium. Specifically, its scientific name is Pterolobium macropterum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pterolobium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pterolebius macropterum, is known by several different common names depending on the regional context and linguistic classification. In Chinese, it is referred to by various names including 大翅老虎刺, 老母狗果, 大翅果老虎刺, and 小花老虎刺.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大翅老虎刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 老母狗果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大翅果老虎刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小花老虎刺 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. It is also found in the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the East Himalaya region. Additionally, the species extends into the Indo-China territory, including the Andaman Islands. Together, these locations highlight a broad distribution through tropical and subtropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pterolobium macrocarpum, utilizes various anatomical structures to fulfill its biological functions and medicinal potential. The roots serve as a vital foundation, anchoring the plant into the soil and facilitating the absorption of water and essential nutrients necessary for its growth. Meanwhile, the fruits are specialized structures designed for reproduction, housing the seeds and playing a crucial role in the plant's life cycle and dispersal.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pterolobium macropterum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sucutinirane C.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sucutinirane C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |