Acridocarpus vivy
Acridocarpus vivy · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Acridocarpus vivy, scientifically known as Acridocarpus vivy, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering therapeutic benefits through its unique phytochemical profile. Exploring its botanical properties reveals its significant potential in natural medicine.
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Acridocarpus Vivy Var. Eglandulosus · Acridocarpus Vivy Var. Glandulifer
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acridocarpus vivySynonyms
- Acridocarpus vivy var. eglandulosus
- Acridocarpus vivy var. glandulifer
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Malpighiales and the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Acridocarpus and the specific species Acridocarpus vivy.
| 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 is found exclusively within a specific regional territory. Its natural habitat is located in the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, its geographical range is limited to the island of Madagascar. This restricted distribution suggests that the species is endemic to this unique location. Consequently, the plant plays a specialized role within the local Malagasy ecosystems.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Acridocarpus vivy has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4',5-Dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone, 4',5-dihydroxy-3',7-dimethoxyflavone, Moronic acid, OLEANOLIC ACID, Ursolic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 4',5-Dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4',5-dihydroxy-3',7-dimethoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Moronic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
4',5-Dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone
- Journal of natural products
4',5-dihydroxy-3',7-dimethoxyflavone
- Journal of natural products
Moronic acid
- Journal of natural products
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Journal of natural products
Ursolic acid
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Acridocarpus vivy has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| MeOH extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |