Tephrosia luzoniensis
Tephrosia luzoniensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tephrosia luzoniensis, scientifically known as Tephrosia luzoniensis, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Found primarily in tropical regions, it possesses significant therapeutic potential due to its bioactive compounds. This species is frequently utilized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to treat various ailments.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tephrosia Coarctata · Tephrosia Confertiflora
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tephrosia luzoniensisSynonyms
- Tephrosia coarctata
- Tephrosia confertiflora
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Tephrosia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. |
| Malesia | Philippines |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Tephrosia luzoniensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Scientific reports
Activities
Tephrosia luzoniensis has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimalarial
- Scientific reports
Cytotoxic
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane/methanol (1:1) extract | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |