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Rhynchosia aurea

Rhynchosia aurea · Accepted scientific name

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Rhynchosia aurea, scientifically known as Rhynchosia aurea, is a distinctive legume native to the tropical regions of Africa. Characterized by its vibrant yellow flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical interest. It is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies for its potential therapeutic properties and medicinal value in local ecosystems.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Tropical
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 aurea

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across various regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring country, Bangladesh. The species also inhabits the lush environments of Assam and the mountainous terrain of the West Himalaya. Additionally, its presence extends southward to the island nation of Sri Lanka. These varied locations highlight the broad geographical range this medicinal plant maintains throughout the subcontinent.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Rhynchosia aurea 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 aurea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
genistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
hydroxygenistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

genistein

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hydroxygenistein

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Activities

Rhynchosia aurea 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 aurea
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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