Botanical Overview
Dalbergia paniculata is a species in the Fabaceae family. The legume family (Fabaceae) includes trees, shrubs, and herbs that produce pods (legumes) and form nitrogen-fixing root nodules through symbiosis with bacteria. The flowers are typically pea-shaped with five petals. This large family provides food staples, timber, and numerous medicinal species. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
It is a medium-sized tree growing to 20m tall and is native to: India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Burma and Indo-China.
Habitat and Distribution
- Growth form: Tree
- Habitat: Tropical dry deciduous forests, hill slopes, and scrub jungles up to 1200 m elevation
- Flowering period: February to October
- Native range: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam
- Conservation status: Not Evaluated (NE)
Family Context
The Fabaceae family is large and globally distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Soybean — 76 documented uses
- Crab’s Eye — 73 documented uses
- Tamarind — 59 documented uses
- Common Indigo — 51 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Dalbergia paniculata has been recorded in China, India, and Nepal.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: genistein-6,8-di-c-glucoside.
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Flavonoid: antioxidant compounds that protect cells from oxidative damage
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Additional phytochemical investigation could identify novel bioactive compounds in this plant.