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	Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Rosids Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Adenodolichos Species: Adenodolichos paniculatus Synonyms: Dolichos paniculatus Hua Dolichos macrothyrsus Harms Adenodolichos macrothyrsus (Harms) Harms Species ID: NMP-226 Common Names: NIGERIA: BIROM kpàrák (LB) FULA-FULFULDE (Nigeria) kilikainawa (JMD) HAUSA dulluбe (JMD; ZOG) kwaiwa (MM) к̉wííwáá (auctt.) к̉wííyáá (ZOG; LB) waken wuta (JMD) Local names: Birom: Kpàrák Fula-Fulfulde: Kilikainawa Hausa: Dulluɓe, Kwaiwa, Kwííwáá, Kwííyáá, Waken wuta, Wáákén wuta Description: Adenodolichos paniculatus is a perennial woody shrub or subshrub that grows between 1.5 to 4.5 meters in height. The stems are flattened and exhibit a velvety red-brown color when young, becoming smooth as they mature. The leaves are trifoliate, comprising three to five ovate leaflets that are glabrous above and either glabrous or pubescent beneath, measuring up to 17 cm in length. The inflorescences are panicles up to 24 cm long, bearing green or purple flowers. The fruits are elliptic pods measuring up to 4 cm in length. Distribution and Habitat: This species is native to tropical Africa, with its range extending from Guinea in the west to Sudan in the east and southward to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It typically inhabits woodlands and grasslands at altitudes ranging from 1,050 to 1,200 meters. Medicinal Properties: Adenodolichos paniculatus is utilized in traditional medicine for various purposes: Burn Treatment: The leaves are mashed with oil and applied topically as a dressing for burns. Toothache Relief: The leaves have been used in the treatment of toothache. Blenorrhoea and Liver Issues: A decoction of the root has been employed in treating blenorrhoea and liver troubles. Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory: Methanolic leaf extracts have demonstrated analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, supporting their traditional use in managing pain and inflammation. Known Toxicity: There are no widely reported toxic effects associated with Adenodolichos paniculatus. However, as with many medicinal plants, caution is advised, and traditional knowledge should be consulted to ensure safe usage. Additional Information: Beyond its medicinal applications, Adenodolichos paniculatus serves several practical purposes: Forage: The leaves are used as fodder for ruminants and for edible caterpillars. Material Use: The stems are utilized to make utensils. Environmental Impact: The plant is among the first to appear after bush fires, resprouting from its underground rootstock, which may explain its Hausa name "wáákén wuta" or "fire bean."
Compounds of Test10	Formamide Gentisic acid
References	Adenodolichos paniculatus. (n.d.). In Plants of the World Online. Retrieved from https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:472243-1 Adenodolichos (Adenodolichos paniculatus). (n.d.). In Feedipedia. Retrieved from https://www.feedipedia.org/node/568 Adenodolichos paniculatus. (n.d.). In Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved from https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Adenodolichos+paniculatus Adenodolichos paniculatus. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenodolichos_paniculatus External Links Adenodolichos paniculatus - Wikipedia Adenodolichos paniculatus (Hua) Hutch. \| Plants of the World Online \| Kew Science Adenodolichos paniculatus - Useful Tropical Plants Adenodolichos paniculatus (Hua) Hutch. & Dalz. [family LEGUMINOSAE-PAPILIONOIDEAE] on JSTOR Adenodolichos (Adenodolichos paniculatus) \| Feedipedia Adenodolichos paniculatus - Useful Tropical Plants Adenodolichos paniculatus – Wikipedia Adenodolichos paniculatus (Hua) Hutch. & Dalz. [family LEGUMINOSAE-PAPILIONOIDEAE] on JSTOR