Afromorus mesozygia
Afromorus mesozygia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Afromorus mesozygia, scientifically known as Aframomum mesozygia, is a significant medicinal plant indigenous to tropical African regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this aromatic herb is frequently utilized to treat digestive ailments, respiratory issues, and inflammation. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Morus Lactea · Morus Mesozygia Var. Lactea · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Afromorus mesozygiaSynonyms
- Morus lactea
- Morus mesozygia var. lactea
- Morus mesozygia var. sanda
- Morus mesozygia var. colossea
- Celtis lactea
- Morus mesozygia
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Moraceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Afromorus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Afromorus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Afromorus mesozygia, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its natural habitat extends through several specific coastal and inland nations. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. The species also maintains a presence in the territories of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Additionally, its geographical range includes the country of Liberia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Afromorus mesozygia 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Chemicals
Afromorus mesozygia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
acetone
- Pharmaceutical biology
Activities
Afromorus mesozygia has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antifungal
- Pharmaceutical biology
Antioxidant
- Planta medica
Hepatoprotective
- Planta medica
Preparations
Afromorus mesozygia has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include acetone leaf extracts, bark, extracts, twigs.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acetone leaf extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Twigs | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Acetone leaf extracts
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Bark
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Extracts
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Twigs
- Planta medica