Alafia barteri
Alafia barteri, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various traditional practices, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential applications in treating various ailments and advancing modern pharmaceutical developments.
- Scientific name: Alafia barteri
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Alafia barteri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Alafia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alafia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Alfia barteri, is found across several countries within the West Tropical Africa region. Its specific distribution includes the nation of Benin, where it grows in suitable local habitats. It is also documented to occur within the borders of Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be located in Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range extends into Liberia, completing its presence in this part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Activities
Alafia barteri has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alafia barteri has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |