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 and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum

Synonyms

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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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malvales
Family Malvaceae
Genus Abutilon

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Egypt
Macaronesia Cape Verde
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Mali
West Tropical Africa Mauritania
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Niger
West Tropical Africa Senegal
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Chemicals reported in Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum
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

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Lupeol

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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

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STIGMASTEROL

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Taraxacin

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Ursolic acid

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beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

  1. 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.

Activities reported in Abutilon pannosum var. pannosum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

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Analgesic

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Anthelmintic

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Hepatoprotective

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Hypoglycemic

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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) ★☆☆☆☆