Afrocayratia ibuensis
Afrocayratia ibuensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Afrocayratia ibuensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Primarily found in tropical regions, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical composition offers promising insights into developing natural treatments for inflammation and infectious diseases.
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Vitis Ibuensis · Cayratia Ibuensis · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Afrocayratia ibuensisSynonyms
- Vitis ibuensis
- Cayratia ibuensis
- Vitis intricata
- Cissus ibuensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Vitales, it is classified under the family Vitaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Afrocayratia, with the species name ibuensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Vitales |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Genus | Afrocayratia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions of the African continent. Within West Tropical Africa, it can be found in the countries of Benin and Nigeria. Its distribution extends further into the West Tropical zone to include the nation of Niger as well as Togo. Additionally, the species reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, this geographical range is completed by its presence in Burundi.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Afrocayratia ibuensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, Quercetin 3-O-rutinoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-O-rutinoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Quercetin 3-O-rutinoside
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM