Albertisia villosa
Albertisia villosa, commonly known as the Willow-leaved Albertia, is a resilient shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional healing to treat ailments such as stomach pain and inflammation. This hardy species plays a vital role in local biodiversity and ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Albertisia villosa
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is situated in the family Menispermaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Albertisia, with its species name being villosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Albertisia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Albertisia villosa, is primarily found within the diverse ecosystems of West-Central Tropical Africa. Its natural range includes the specific region of Cabinda, where it contributes to the local flora. It is also widely distributed throughout the country of Congo. Furthermore, the species can be located within the dense forests of Gabon. Finally, its geographical presence extends into the vast territories of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Albertisia villosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-desmethylcycleanine, cocsoline, cycleanine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-desmethylcycleanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cocsoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cycleanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Albertisia villosa has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albertisia villosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |