Stylosanthes angustifolia
Stylosanthes angustifolia, commonly known as narrow-leafed stylosanthe, is a resilient medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in tropical regions, this plant is recognized for its diverse pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, making it a significant subject of interest in ethnobotanical research and natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Stylosanthes angustifolia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Stylosanthes as the species Stylosanthes angustifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stylosanthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Stylosanthes angustifolia, is known by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In English, it is commonly referred to as narrow-leaved stylosanthe, while in Spanish, it is known as dehesa o dehesilla. In Portuguese, the species is called dehesa, and in French, it is identified as stylanthe à feuilles étroites.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the northern regions of South America. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Its presence also extends into the nation of Venezuela. Additionally, the species has a recorded range within the West-Central region of Brazil. These specific locations define the known geographical footprint of Stylosanthes angustifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stylosanthes angustifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include abscisic acid, daidzein, genistein, jasmonic acid, stachyose.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abscisic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jasmonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stachyose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stylosanthes angustifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drought.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| drought | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |