Adenia letouzeyi
Adenia letouzeyi, commonly known as a medicinal climber, is a fascinating plant utilized in traditional healing practices. Primarily recognized for its bioactive compounds, it serves as a significant subject in ethnopharmacology. Research focuses on its potential therapeutic properties, exploring its applications in treating various ailments through natural chemical constituents.
- Scientific name: Adenia letouzeyi
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Passifloraceae. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Adenia, known by the species name Adenia letouzeyi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Passifloraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Adenia letouzeyi, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 漏斗藤 (Lòudǒu téng), while in English, it is often identified by its scientific name or categorized under its genus, Adenia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Adenia letouzeyi, is found across the lush regions of West-Central Tropical Africa. Its natural range extends through the diverse landscapes of the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Furthermore, the species is well-established within the borders of Congo and Gabon. It also maintains a significant presence throughout the vast territory of the DR Congo. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of this medicinal species within the African continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Activities
Adenia letouzeyi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |