Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum
Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat various ailments through its unique bioactive compounds and potent natural healing capabilities.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Abutilon Muticum · Abutilon Glaucum Var. Muticum · 8 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Abutilon pannosum var. pannosumSynonyms
- Abutilon muticum
- Abutilon glaucum var. muticum
- Abutilon glaucum var. cavanillesii
- Abutilon tomentosum
- Abutilon muticum var. parvifolium
- Abutilon muticum var. villosum
- Abutilon malirianum
- Abutilon glaucum
- Abutilon benadirense
- Sida glauca
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 |
Chemicals
Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Lupeol, Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, STIGMASTEROL, Taraxacin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Taraxacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Lupeol
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
- Journal of Asian natural products research
STIGMASTEROL
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Taraxacin
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Ursolic acid
- Journal of Asian natural products research
beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Activities
Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts in organic solvents from the aerial parts and roots | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexane and butanol fractions | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |