Tephrosia luzoniensis
Tephrosia luzoniensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in tropical regions, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This resilient plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized to treat various ailments, it holds great potential for pharmacological research into its bioactive chemical constituents.
- Scientific name: Tephrosia luzoniensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, specifically being a member of the Fabaceae family. Its taxonomic identification is completed by its placement within the genus Tephrosia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tephrosia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tephrosia luzoniensis, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Luzon tephrosia, while in Tagalog, it is commonly called mambutong. Furthermore, in Hiligaynon, the plant is known as bultong.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is distributed across several key regions within the Malesia botanical zone. Its presence is notably recorded on the island of Jawa. Additionally, it can be found throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands. The geographical range further extends to the Philippines. These specific locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tephrosia luzoniensis, is a medicinal legume where various components may hold therapeutic significance, though the roots serve as a distinct anatomical part of its structure. While many traditional uses of the species focus on the leaves or stems, the roots function as the essential underground organ responsible for anchoring the plant and absorbing vital nutrients and water from the soil. In certain ethnobotanical applications, different parts of the plant are harvested, but the roots remain a fundamental component of its biological makeup.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tephrosia luzoniensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |