Swartzia langsdorffii
Swartzia langsdorffii, commonly known as a member of the Flacourtiaceae family, is a medicinal plant native to specific African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic potential, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Swartzia langsdorffii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Swartzia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Swartzia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Swartzia langsdorffii, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Langsdorff's Swartzia, while in German, it is known as Langsdorffs Swartzia. In the local context of Southern Africa, it is sometimes called the Swartzia-plant.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a specific and limited geographical range. According to current botanical records, it is found within the South American continent. Specifically, its presence is documented in the country of Brazil. Within that nation, the species is localized to the Southeast region. Therefore, its natural distribution is primarily centered in this particular Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swartzia langsdorffii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include swartziarboreol C.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| swartziarboreol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |