Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum
Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum, commonly known as the velvetleaf abutilon, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its distinctive textured foliage, this plant holds immense ethnobotanical value. It is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering unique therapeutic properties for holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, it falls under the family Malvaceae. It is specifically categorized within the genus Abutilon as the variety pannosum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Abutilon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across the African continent and its surrounding islands. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented in both Algeria and Egypt. Its distribution extends into the Macaronesian islands, specifically within Cape Verde. Furthermore, the species is found in West Tropical Africa, inhabiting the countries of Burkina and Mali. These varied locations highlight the wide ecological adaptability of this particular medicinal variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Activities
Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |