Styphnolobium burseroides
Styphnolobium burseroides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Styphnolobium burseroides, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique biochemical properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers potential therapeutic benefits through its bioactive compounds. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological applications is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine and future clinical research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Styphnolobium burseroidesSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and is categorized under the genus Styphnolobium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Styphnolobium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Styphnolobium burseroides, exhibits a specific geographical range within North America. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of Mexico. Specifically, the species can be found growing throughout the region of Mexico Central. Additionally, its distribution extends into the areas categorized as Mexico Southwest. This localized presence defines the environmental niche where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Styphnolobium burseroides is characterized by a growth form primarily defined as a tree, exhibiting a robust and woody structure. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite and maintains a terrestrial existence, rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or an epiphyte. In terms of its structural habit, the plant is self-supporting, functioning as a stable woody entity rather than a climbing liana, vine, or facultative climber.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Styphnolobium burseroides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Trypsin Inhibitors, lysine, tryptophan.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Trypsin Inhibitors | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lysine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tryptophan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Trypsin Inhibitors
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
lysine
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
tryptophan
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)