Pueraria candollei
Pueraria candollei, commonly known as a versatile medicinal climber, is a significant species within the Fabaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical regions, this plant is prized in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, making it a valuable resource in herbal pharmacology and ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Pueraria candollei
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is specifically situated in the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Pueraria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pueraria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pueraria candollei, is recognized by various local names depending on the region, such as กวาวเครือขาว in Thailand.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | กวาวเครือขาว | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the Asian continent. In the Indian Subcontinent, its distribution is notably documented in Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can also be found throughout the Andaman Islands. Additionally, its range extends into the country of Laos. Together, these locations highlight the diverse ecological habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pueraria candollei has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include daidzein, miroestrol, puerarin, daidzin, genistein.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| daidzein | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| miroestrol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| puerarin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pueraria candollei has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Estrogenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Estrogenic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pueraria candollei has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include estrogenic effects, rejuvenation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| estrogenic effects | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rejuvenation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |