Vigna aconitifolia
Vigna aconitifolia, commonly known as the aconitifolia bean, is a versatile medicinal legume native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic practices, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is widely utilized for its diverse pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, making it a valuable botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Vigna aconitifolia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Vigna, specifically as the species Vigna aconitifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vigna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Vigna aconitifolia, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In English-speaking contexts such as Canada (en-ca) and Great Britain (en-gb), it is commonly called the Moth bean, while in German-speaking regions (de) and Switzerland (de-ch), it is known as the Mattenbohne. Additionally, in Japanese (ja), the plant is identified as モスビーン.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | モスビーン | Wikidata |
| de | Mattenbohne | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Mattenbohne | Wikidata |
| en-ca | Moth bean | Wikidata |
| en-gb | Moth bean | Wikidata |
| fr | Haricot mat | Wikidata |
| mr | मटकी | Wikidata |
| vi | Đậu bướm | Wikidata |
| gu | મઠ | Wikidata |
| hi | मोठ दाल | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia and Africa. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Eritrea. Its range extends into the Arabian Peninsula, where it can be found in Yemen. Within the Asian continent, it is distributed throughout China, particularly in the South-Central regions. Finally, the species is also established within the Indian Subcontinent, occurring in both Assam and Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vigna aconitifolia has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ca, Fe, L-DOPA, Mg, Mn.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-DOPA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cystine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methionine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |