Biology:Derris scandens

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Short description: Species of legume

Derris scandens
Derris scandens 31.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Derris
Species:
D. scandens
Binomial name
Derris scandens
Roxb. (Benth.)[1]
Synonyms

Dalbergia scandens Roxb.
Dalbergia timoriensis DC.
Deguelia timoriensis (DC.) Taub.

Derris scandens is a plant species in the genus Derris of the family Fabaceae. It grows throughout the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Malesia and Australasia.[2] It has been used as a herb in Thai traditional medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.[3][4] Gastrointestinal symptoms were reported as the most serious side effects from its oral use.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15488445 entry