Tephrosia vogelii
Tephrosia vogelii, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, holds great botanical interest. This plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties and bioactive compounds. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into potential pharmacological applications, making it a subject of growing importance in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Tephrosia vogelii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Tephrosia, which includes the species Tephrosia vogelii.
| 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, known scientifically as Tephrosia vogelii, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is called 威氏铁富豆 (zh-hans), 威氏鐵富豆 (zh-hant), and 威氏鐵富豆 (zh-hk). In Rwanda, the local name is Umuruku (rw), while in Vietnam, it is commonly known as Cốt khí lông vàng (vi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 威氏铁富豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 威氏鐵富豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 威氏鐵富豆 | Wikidata |
| rw | Umuruku | Wikidata |
| vi | Cốt khí lông vàng | Wikidata |
| zh | 威氏铁富豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 威氏鐵富豆 | Wikidata |
| dag | Bim | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 威氏铁富豆 | Wikidata |
| rw | Umurukuruku | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Tephrosia vogelii, exhibits a specific geographical range within the West Tropical Africa region. Its distribution begins in the coastal and inland areas of Guinea-Bissau. Moving further east, the species can also be found throughout the territory of Guinea. The plant's presence extends into the nation of Ivory Coast as well. Finally, its documented habitat includes parts of Ghana and Benin.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tephrosia vogelii, is a species characterized by its specific medicinal properties, which are primarily associated with its leaf. The leaf serves as the vital component used in traditional applications, containing the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tephrosia vogelii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cadinol, maackiain, obovatin, stigmasterol, tephrosin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cadinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maackiain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obovatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tephrosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tephrosia vogelii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tephrosia vogelii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |