Rhynchosia cana
Rhynchosia cana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Rhynchosia cana, scientifically known as Rhynchosia cana, is a significant medicinal herb frequently utilized in traditional healing practices. Primarily found in various tropical regions, this plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, making it a subject of interest in ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Glycine Cana
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rhynchosia canaSynonyms
- Glycine cana
Sources: Wikidata
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 Rhynchosia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Rhynchosia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is natively found growing in India. The species also extends its range further south to include the island of Sri Lanka. Additionally, its geographical presence reaches into the Indo-China region. Specifically, it can be located within the borders of Myanmar.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Rhynchosia cana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Activities
Rhynchosia cana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antipyretic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiinflammatory
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Antipyretic
- Indian journal of experimental biology