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

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 ★☆☆☆☆