Adenium obesum
Adenium obesum, commonly known as the Desert Rose, is a striking succulent celebrated for its sculptural caudex and vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Native to arid regions of Africa, this resilient plant thrives in heat. While ornamental, it holds traditional medicinal significance, though its sap contains potent toxins requiring careful handling.
- Scientific name: Adenium obesum
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Adenium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adenium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions within West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing in the nation of Benin, where it occupies local ecological niches. The distribution extends further into Burkina, contributing to its regional availability. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Ghana. Finally, its range continues through Guinea-Bissau and Guinea, marking a significant presence in these West African territories.
| 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Adenium obesum has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16-acetylstrospeside, 3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid (R)-1-carboxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) ethyl ester, 3-O-methylkaempferol, Cardiac glycosides, Neridienone A.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 16-acetylstrospeside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid (R)-1-carboxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) ethyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-methylkaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neridienone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetyldigitoxigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cadmium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Adenium obesum has 6 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Adenium obesum has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Liver cancer, Parkinson's disease, Parkinsonism, breast cancer, cancer.
- Total uses
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinsonism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervix cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |