Rhynchosia phaseoloides
Rhynchosia phaseoloides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (74 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Rhynchosia phaseoloides, is a medicinal legume primarily recognized for its diverse therapeutic potential. Often referred to as "cowpea" in certain contexts, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to address various ailments, offering significant pharmacological interest for modern drug development and holistic healing.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Pacific
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rhynchosia phaseoloidesDistribution
This plant exhibits a scattered geographical distribution across various tropical regions. In the South-Central Pacific, it can be found specifically within the Tuamotu islands. Its presence extends significantly into the Caribbean, where it inhabits the Bahamas. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the Greater Antilles, including Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Finally, it also occurs within the territory of Haiti.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central Pacific | Tuamotu | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhynchosia phaseoloides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, hydroxygenistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxygenistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
- Dr. Duke
hydroxygenistein
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Rhynchosia phaseoloides 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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |