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Rhynchosia tomentosa var. tomentosa

Rhynchosia tomentosa var. tomentosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (77 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Rhynchosia tomentoza var. tomentoza, is a specialized medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this variety is recognized in traditional medicine for its potential bioactive compounds, offering promising insights for pharmacological research and natural healing practices worldwide.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Rhynchosia Erecta · Glycine Tomentosa Var. Erecta · 9 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rhynchosia tomentosa var. tomentosa

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Rhynchosia, specifically the variety tomentosa.

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 is primarily distributed throughout the Southeastern United States. Within this region, it can be found growing in the state of Alabama. Its natural range also extends through Arkansas and into the coastal areas of Florida. Additionally, populations of the species are documented in Georgia. Finally, the geographical presence of this variety reaches as far north as Kentucky.

Region Area
Southeastern U.S.A. Alabama
Southeastern U.S.A. Arkansas
Southeastern U.S.A. Florida
Southeastern U.S.A. Georgia
Southeastern U.S.A. Kentucky
Southeastern U.S.A. Louisiana
Southeastern U.S.A. Maryland
Southeastern U.S.A. Mississippi
Southeastern U.S.A. North Carolina
Southeastern U.S.A. South Carolina

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Rhynchosia tomentosa var. tomentosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Rhynchosia tomentosa var. tomentosa
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Rhynchosia tomentosa var. tomentosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, hydroxygenistein.

Chemicals reported in Rhynchosia tomentosa var. tomentosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
genistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
hydroxygenistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

genistein

  1. Dr. Duke

hydroxygenistein

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Rhynchosia tomentosa var. tomentosa has 73 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifertility, Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant.

Activities reported in Rhynchosia tomentosa var. tomentosa
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antifertility 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
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 ★☆☆☆☆

Antifertility

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Planta medica

Abortifacient

  1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

  1. Dr. Duke

Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiaggregant

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiangiogenic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiatherosclerotic

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer (Breast)

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic (Breast)

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticlimacteric

  1. Dr. Duke