Acridocarpus chloropterus
Acridocarpus chloropterus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Acridocarpus chloropterus, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological potential, this species is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Ongoing botanical research continues to explore its unique phytochemical properties and therapeutic benefits.
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Anomalopterys Chloroptera
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acridocarpus chloropterusSynonyms
- Anomalopterys chloroptera
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malpighiaceae and is identified by the genus Acridocarpus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus | Acridocarpus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Tanzania. Its presence extends into South Tropical Africa, where it is documented in both Malawi and Mozambique. Additionally, the species is located in the Southern Africa region, specifically within the Northern Provinces. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range inhabited by the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Acridocarpus chloropterus is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a woody liana. As an obligatory climber, the plant functions as a vine that relies on external structures for support to ascend, rather than being self-supporting. Despite its climbing nature, its structural composition is fundamentally woody, distinguishing it from herbaceous or graminoid forms. While it shares certain structural characteristics with a shrub in terms of its lignified tissue, its primary development follows the liana growth form, utilizing its woody stems to navigate through forest environments.
- Climber :
- liana
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Acridocarpus chloropterus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiplasmodial
- Tanzania journal of health research