Abutilon pannosum
Abutilon pannosum, commonly known as the velvetleaf abutilon, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues, thanks to its rich bioactive compound profile.
- Scientific name: Abutilon pannosum
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Abutilon.
| 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 wide geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Algeria and Egypt. Its range extends to the Macaronesian islands, specifically including Cape Verde. Furthermore, the species is present in West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Burkina. Finally, the plant is also documented to grow within the territory of Mali.
| 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 has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl salicylate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl salicylate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Abutilon pannosum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |