Acanthospermum hispidum
Acanthospermum hispidum, commonly known as burr salsify, is a versatile medicinal herb widely used in traditional folk medicine. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently employed to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential for various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Acanthospermum hispidum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Acanthospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acanthospermum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents and climate zones. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented in Belgium. Moving toward the African continent, it is found in Egypt within Northern Africa. Its range extends to the Macaronesian islands, specifically reaching Cape Verde. Finally, the species is established in West Tropical Africa, occurring in both Benin and Burkina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acanthospermum hispidum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, hydrolyzable tannins, quercetin glucoside, steroids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrolyzable tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acanthospermum hispidum has 9 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiparasitic, Anticholinesterase, Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiparasitic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acanthospermum hispidum has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, malaria, Leishmania mexicana mexicana, Trypanosoma brucei brucei, antimalarial.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania mexicana mexicana | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trypanosoma brucei brucei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bovine herpesvirus 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |