Alectra sessiliflora
Alectra sessiliflora, commonly known as sessile-flowered Alectra, is a versatile medicinal herb found in tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This resilient plant continues to garner significant scientific interest for its diverse therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Alectra sessiliflora
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Alectra sessiliflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Orobanchaceae and the genus Alectra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Orobanchaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alectra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alectra sessiliflora, is known by the common name 黑蒴 in Chinese (zh), 黑蒴 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), and 黑蒴 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黑蒴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黑蒴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黑蒴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Alectra sessiliflora, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it occupies local ecological niches. The species is also found spanning northward into the territory of Burkina. Furthermore, its geographical range extends to the coastal areas of Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the plant maintains a consistent distribution within the nation of Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Activities
Alectra sessiliflora has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |