abika
Abelmoschus manihot · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (303 studies) · ★★★★★
Abika, scientifically known as Abelmoschus manihot, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Belonging to the Malvaceae family, it is celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This botanical treasure offers significant potential for developing natural remedies to support holistic wellness.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Flowers · Abelmoschi Corolla
- Common names
- Aibika · Bele · 5 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Hibiscus Manihot
Names
Common Names
- Aibika
- Bele
- Sunset Hibiscus
- manioc-hibiscus
- sunset-hibiscus
- sunset muskmallow
- tongan spinach
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Santa Elena
German:
- Maniok-Bisameibisch
- Maniok-Bisameibisch
French:
- Chou canaque
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Abelmoschus manihotSynonyms
- Hibiscus manihot
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malvales and the family Malvacaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Abelmoschus, specifically identified as the species Abelmoschus manihot.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Abelmoschus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Abelmoschus manihot, is primarily distributed across several countries in West Tropical Africa. Its range extends through the coastal and inland regions of Guinea and Liberia. In the eastern part of this region, the species is also documented within the borders of Nigeria. Furthermore, the plant can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of Sierra Leone. Finally, its geographical presence concludes with sightings in Togo, completing its West African distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Abelmoschus manihot, utilizes various anatomical structures to support its medicinal properties. The aerial portion consists of sturdy green stems, with the central stem providing the primary structural integrity for the organism. Adorning these stalks are delicate flowers that play a crucial role in the plant's reproductive cycle. Below the surface, the complex network of roots anchors the plant firmly into the soil, while the main taproot serves as a vital storage organ for nutrients, making every part from the stems to the root essential to its biological function.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Abelmoschi Corolla | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abelmoschi Folium | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abelmoschi Herba | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abelmoschi Radix | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abelmoschi Semen | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flos Abelmoschus manihot | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower | Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Abelmoschus manihot has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hyperoside, quercetin, Isoquercitrin, myricetin, Flavonoids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperoside | Journal of medicinal food (and other 6 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| quercetin | Journal of medicinal food (and other 6 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| Isoquercitrin | Journal of medicinal food (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| myricetin | Journal of medicinal food (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | Journal of medicinal food (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3'-O-glucoside | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Nucleosides | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnose | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-Triacontanol | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Abelmoschus manihot has 146 reported activities identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Analgesic, AntiBPH, AntiCFS, AntiCrohn's.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiBPH | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiLyme | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiMS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiPMS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiRaynaud's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Abelmoschus manihot has 27 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic kidney disease, colitis, proteinuria, diabetic nephropathy, inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chronic kidney disease | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 7 sources) | ★★★★☆ |
| colitis | Microbiome (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| proteinuria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diabetic nephropathy | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastric ulcer | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IgA nephropathy | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arteriosclerosis | Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AM | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abelmoschus manihot extract | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abelmoschus manihot polysaccharide | Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Huangkui capsule | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |