Acridocarpus chloropterus
Acridocarpus chloropterus, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds great pharmacological interest. Belonging to the Rhizophoraceae family, this species is valued for its bioactive compounds. Traditional healers utilize its extracts to treat various ailments, offering a promising natural resource for modern drug discovery and development.
- Scientific name: Acridocarpus chloropterus
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Malpighiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acridocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Acridocarpus chloropterus, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Green-winged Acridocarpus, while in French, it is called Acridocarpe verticillé.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Activities
Acridocarpus chloropterus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |