zarzabacoa de dos hojas
Zornia diphylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (39 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Zarzabacoa de dos hojas, scientifically known as Zornia diphylla, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Characterized by its unique bifoliate leaves, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. This botanical species holds significant interest for researchers exploring its potential therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Grain
- Common names
- Zarzabacoa De Dos Hojas
- Scientific synonyms
- Zornia Diphylla Var. Zeylonensis · Zornia Diphylla Var. Conjugata · 7 more
Names
Common Names
- zarzabacoa de dos hojas
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- manayupa
- Raíz de la víbora
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zornia diphyllaSynonyms
- Zornia diphylla var. zeylonensis
- Zornia diphylla var. conjugata
- Hedysarum diphyllum
- Zornia glabella
- Zornia ceylanica
- Zornia nuda
- Zornia zeylonensis
- Zornia conjugata
- Hedysarum conjugatum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is specifically situated in the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Zornia and carries the species name diphylia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zornia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across multiple continents and climates. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted specifically within the Central African Republic. Moving toward East Asia, the species can be found throughout South-Central China. Its distribution also extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, covering regions in Bangladesh and India. Additionally, the plant is documented as growing within the borders of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Zornia diphylla, is characterized by its unique morphological features, though in the context of its reproductive cycle and potential medicinal application, the focus often shifts to its seeds. While the leaves and stems are prominent in its physical identification, the grain represents the essential reproductive unit that carries the genetic blueprint for the next generation. In various botanical studies of the genus, understanding the development and structure of the grain is crucial for ensuring the plant's lifecycle and the consistency of its medicinal properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| grain | The Journal of endocrinology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Zornia diphylla has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lectin, Lupanine, alpha-Isolupanine, lysine, 13-Hydroxylupanine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lectin | The British journal of nutrition (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupanine | Journal of chromatography (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Isolupanine | Journal of chromatography (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lysine | Archiv fur Tierernahrung (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 13-Hydroxylupanine | Journal of chromatography (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 13alpha-Hydroxylupanine | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 13alpha-tigloyloxylupanine | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 17-Oxolupanine | Journal of environmental pathology and toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANAGYRINE | Journal of environmental pathology and toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angustifoline | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zornia diphylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hemolytic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hemolytic | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zornia diphylla has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal disorders.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal disorders | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cell-free extracts | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| legume nodules | Plant molecular biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| untreated lupin kernel | British poultry science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole and dehulled seeds and testa | Annals of nutrition & metabolism (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |