Acridocarpus orientalis
Acridocarpus orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental Acridocarpus, is a significant medicinal shrub native to East Asian forests. Valued in traditional herbal medicine, its various parts are utilized to treat diverse ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential for developing modern pharmacological treatments and therapies.
- Scientific name: Acridocarpus orientalis
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Somalia. Moving toward Western Asia, the species can be found growing in the country of Iran. The Arabian Peninsula also serves as a significant habitat, where it is distributed throughout the various Gulf States. Furthermore, the plant is commonly located across the territories of both Oman and Saudi Arabia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acridocarpus orientalis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Morin, morin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Morin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acridocarpus orientalis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acridocarpus orientalis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, pain.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |