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Stryphnodendron obovatum

Stryphnodendron obovatum is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Stryphnodendron obovatum rather than just read about it. In short: Stryphnodendron obovatum (Portuguese: barbatimão) is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the cerrado (savanna) of Brazil while it also occurs in Bolivia and Paraguay.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Stryphnodendron obovatum (Portuguese: barbatimão) is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the cerrado (savanna) of Brazil while it also occurs in Bolivia and Paraguay. A perennial shrub, it is about 3 to 4 m (9.8 to 13.1 feet) in height. The bark of S. obovatum shows antioxidant, antibacterial, and wound healing properties. Its bark also contains between 12 and 19 per cent of tannins which is used in traditional medicine in Brazil to treat diseases such as leukorrhea and diarrhea. The bark extracts are also used to treat ulcer and protozoan infections caused by Trypanosoma and Leishmania. A study in 2004 showed that the seeds of S. obovatum in saline extract did not show any of the above properties but it exhibited enzymatic activity and a significant protein content. The species has one synonym known as Stryphnodendron rotundifolium var. rotundifolium.

References

Citations Verdi; Venegas Leon; Moraes; da Rosa (2019). "Stryphnodendron rotundifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T148765983A148765985. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T148765983A148765985.en. Retrieved 19 August 2026. Zocoler; Sanches; Albrecht; de Mello (2009). "Antioxidant capacity of extracts and isolated compounds from Stryphnodendron obovatum Benth". Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 45 (3): 443–452. doi:10.1590/S1984-82502009000300009. Lopes; Sanches; Nakamura; Dias Filho (2005). "Influence of extracts of Stryphnodendron polyphyllum Mart. and Stryphnodendron obovatum Benth. on the cicatrisation of cutaneous wounds in rats". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 99 (2): 265–272. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2005.02.019. PMID 15894137. Ribeiro; Nascimento; Henriques; Chávez-Fumagalli (2015). "Antileishmanial activity of standardized fractions of Stryphnodendron obovatum (Barbatimão) extract and constituent compounds". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 165: 238–242. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2015.02.047. PMID 25732835. Vasconcelos; Rodovalho; Pott; Pott (2004). "Avaliação de atividades biológicas das sementes de Stryphnodendron obovatum Benth. (Leguminosae)". Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia (in Portuguese). 14 (2): 121–127. doi:10.1590/S0102-695X2004000200005.

Further reading Souza-Moreira, Tatiana; Queiroz-Fernandes, Geisiany; Pietro, Rosemeire (15 April 2018). "Stryphnodendron Species Known as "Barbatimão": A Comprehensive Report". Molecules. 23 (4): 910. doi:10.3390/molecules23040910. PMC 6017227. PMID 29662029.

External links Data related to Stryphnodendron obovatum at Wikispecies Plant image at Field Museum of Natural History Stryphnodendron rotundifolium Mart.; Flora 20(2. Beibl.): 117 (1837) at worldplants

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Stryphnodendron obovatum

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Stryphnodendron obovatum claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In biology, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Stryphnodendron obovatum before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Stryphnodendron obovatum ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Stryphnodendron obovatum

In research: Stryphnodendron obovatum appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Stryphnodendron obovatum in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Stryphnodendron obovatum is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics IUCN Red List least concern species, Least concern species, Mimosoideae stubs, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Stryphnodendron obovatum outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stryphnodendron obovatum in simple terms?

Stryphnodendron obovatum (Portuguese: barbatimão) is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the cerrado (savanna) of Brazil while it also occurs in Bolivia and Paraguay.

Why does Stryphnodendron obovatum matter?

Because it connects several biology ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Stryphnodendron obovatum?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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