Swartzia polyphylla
Swartzia polyphylla, commonly known as the many-leaved Swartzia, is a medicinal plant native to various African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in ethnobotanical practices to treat various ailments. Scientific interest continues to grow as researchers explore its complex phytochemical profile and potential pharmacological benefits.
- Scientific name: Swartzia polyphylla
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 in the order Fabales, falling within the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 polyphylla, is known by various common names depending on the regional language and local usage. In English, it is often referred to as the many-leaved Swartzia, while in Afrikaans, it is called veelblaar-swartzia. These names reflect the botanical characteristics and regional identity of the species within its natural habitat.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across two distinct continents. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in India. Moving to Northern South America, the species can be found across several different nations. It is documented to inhabit the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Furthermore, its range extends into the country of Venezuela, completing its diverse regional spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swartzia polyphylla has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dihydrolicoisoflavone, biochanin A, dalbergioidin, dihydrobiochanin A, dihydrolicoisoflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dihydrolicoisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| biochanin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dalbergioidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrobiochanin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrolicoisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferreirin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |