Abelmoschus moschatus
Abelmoschus moschatus, commonly known as musk mallow, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its aromatic properties. Belonging to the Malvaceae family, it features distinctive fragrant flowers. Traditionally used in various herbal remedies, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its soothing effects and unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Abelmoschus moschatus
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Abelmoschus moschatus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Abelmoschus.
| 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, Abelmoschus moschatus, is found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Its geographical distribution includes the nation of Benin, where it grows naturally. It is also documented to be present in Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, the plant's range extends into the Ivory Coast, completing its regional presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Abelmoschus moschatus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include FRAP, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| FRAP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Abelmoschus moschatus has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Abelmoschus moschatus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, kidney diseases, retinoblastoma.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin sensitivity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| retinoblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |