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Rhynchosia acuminatifolia

Rhynchosia acuminatifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (74 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Rhynchosia acuminatifolia, scientifically known as Rhynchosia acuminatifolia, is a significant medicinal plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Native to various tropical regions, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, making it a subject of profound ethnobotanical interest.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rhynchosia acuminatifolia

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central territories as well as the Southeast regions. Its range extends beyond the Chinese mainland into the neighboring areas of the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow naturally within the islands of Japan. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's presence across diverse East Asian landscapes.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Rhynchosia acuminatifolia is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative development.

Growth form :
herb
Woodiness :
non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Rhynchosia acuminatifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, hydroxygenistein.

Chemicals reported in Rhynchosia acuminatifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
genistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
hydroxygenistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

genistein

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hydroxygenistein

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Activities

Rhynchosia acuminatifolia has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.

Activities reported in Rhynchosia acuminatifolia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Abortifacient 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiangiogenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiatherosclerotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer (Breast) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic (Breast) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticlimacteric 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiendoccytotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Abortifacient

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Antiaggregant

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Antiangiogenic

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Antiatherosclerotic

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Anticancer (Breast)

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Anticarcinomic (Breast)

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Anticlimacteric

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Antiendoccytotic

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