Acridocarpus monodii
Acridocarpus monodii, commonly known as the "Acrocarp," is a significant medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its various parts possess potent bioactive properties. Researchers increasingly study its phytochemical composition for potential therapeutic applications, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and managing oxidative stress.
- Scientific name: Acridocarpus monodii
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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, known scientifically as Acridocarpus monodii, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In Persian, it is commonly called ملخمیوه مونودی, while in Arabic, it is identified as قفص مونودي, and in the Arzan language, it is known as قفص مونودى.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | ملخمیوه مونودی | Wikidata |
| ar | قفص مونودي | Wikidata |
| arz | قفص مونودى | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acridocarpus monodii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acridocarpus monodii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysuria, malaria, yellow fever.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysuria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yellow fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |