Acridocarpus socotranus
Acridocarpus socotranus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Acridocarpus socotranus, is a rare medicinal plant endemic to the unique ecosystems of Socotra Island. Valued in traditional herbal practices, this resilient shrub possesses distinct phytochemical properties. Research continues into its potential therapeutic applications, highlighting its significance for biodiversity conservation and future pharmacological discoveries.
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acridocarpus socotranusSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Malpighiaceae. Ultimately, it 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 highly specialized and restricted geographical distribution. It is found exclusively within the unique landscapes of Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, its natural habitat is limited to the island of Socotra. This localized presence suggests that the species is an endemic inhabitant of this specific region. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the particular environmental conditions found only on Socotra.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Acridocarpus socotranus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Scientific reports
Chemicals
Acridocarpus socotranus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Glycosides, Steroids, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
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Flavonoids
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Glycosides
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Steroids
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Terpenoids
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Conditions
Acridocarpus socotranus has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate, rheumatism.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colorectal cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prostate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rheumatism | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast cancer
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Colorectal cancer
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Prostate
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Rheumatism
- Scientific reports
Preparations
Acridocarpus socotranus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol leaf extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol leaf extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol leaf extract
- Scientific reports