Adenia
Adenia, commonly known as a genus of succulent climbing shrubs, belongs to the Passifloraceae family. Found across tropical Africa and Asia, these resilient plants are valued for their unique tuberous roots. Many species possess significant medicinal properties, offering therapeutic potential in traditional healing practices for various diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Adenia
- 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. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Adenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Passifloraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adenia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is geographically distributed across several regions within West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing in the country of Benin. Additionally, its presence extends to the nations of Burkina and Ghana. The distribution also includes the territory of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, this medicinal species is also documented in Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Activities
Adenia has 9 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anesthetic, Anticholinesterase, Anticoagulant, Antidepressant.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Adenia has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abdominal pain, cancer, colic, dysentery, headaches.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leprosy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |