Afrocarduus leptacanthus
Afrocarduus leptacanthus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Afrocarduus leptacanthus, scientifically known as Afrocarduus leptacanthus, is a resilient medicinal plant native to specific African regions. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its potential pharmacological benefits and therapeutic applications in modern herbalism.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Carduus Abyssinicus · Carduus Stolzii · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Afrocarduus leptacanthusSynonyms
- Carduus abyssinicus
- Carduus stolzii
- Carduus semiensis
- Carduus leptacanthus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Afrocarduus, within which the species Afrocarduus leptacanthus is situated.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Afrocarduus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the borders of Burundi, Rwanda, and the DR Congo. Moving toward Northeast Tropical Africa, the species is also documented in Ethiopia. Additionally, its range extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically within Tanzania. These locations highlight a concentrated presence within various tropical zones of Africa.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Afrocarduus leptacanthus 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 root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of tropical medicine
Chemicals
Afrocarduus leptacanthus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Syringin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Syringin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Syringin
- Journal of tropical medicine
Preparations
Afrocarduus leptacanthus has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include air-dried and powdered roots, root extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Air-dried and powdered roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Air-dried and powdered roots
- Journal of tropical medicine
Root extract
- Journal of tropical medicine