Rhynchosia viscosa
Rhynchosia viscosa, commonly known as the sticky rhynchosia, is a versatile medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin disorders to digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Rhynchosia viscosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Rhynchosia viscosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Rhynchosia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhynchosia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Rhynchosia viscosa, is known by several common names depending on the language and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 粘鹿藿 and 黏鹿藿.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 粘鹿藿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黏鹿藿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern throughout the West Tropical Africa region. It is documented to grow naturally within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends to the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. The species is also found across the landscapes of Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone. Finally, its geographical range includes the vast territory of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhynchosia viscosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoflavone derivatives.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoflavone derivatives | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |