Acridocarpus monodii
Acridocarpus monodii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Acridocarpus monodii, scientifically known as Acridocarpus monodii, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, the plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acridocarpus monodiiSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Acridocarpus monodii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined 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, known scientifically as Acridocarpus monodii, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. According to current botanical data, its documented distribution is highly localized within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, the species has been identified as occurring within the borders of Mali. This narrow distribution suggests that the plant is adapted to the particular ecological conditions found in this specific part of the continent. Consequently, its presence is primarily tied to the environmental characteristics unique to the Malian landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Acridocarpus monodii is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a distinct woody structure throughout its development. As a woody plant, it develops firm, lignified stems that provide the necessary structural support for its upright or spreading habit.
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Acridocarpus monodii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Scientific reports
polyphenols
- Scientific reports
Conditions
Acridocarpus monodii has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include dysuria, malaria, yellow fever.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dysuria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yellow fever | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dysuria
- Scientific reports
Malaria
- Scientific reports
Yellow fever
- Scientific reports