Alepidea amatymbica
Alepidea amatymbica, commonly known as the Cape Alepidia, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its unique botanical features, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional healers utilize various parts of this plant to treat diverse ailments, highlighting its profound importance in regional folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Alepidea amatymbica
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Apiales, it is specifically situated in the family Apiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Alepidea, specifically the species Alepidea amatymbica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alepidea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse landscapes of Southern Africa. It can be found growing across the various regions of the Cape Provinces. Additionally, its distribution extends into the high-altitude terrain of Lesotho. The species is also well-established within the subtropical areas of KwaZulu-Natal. These specific locations define the natural geographical range of Aleidtea amatymbica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alepidea amatymbica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonol, proanthocyanidin, saponin, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alepidea amatymbica has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antihypertensive, Antimalarial, Astringent.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alepidea amatymbica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Helicobacter pylori, abdominal cramps, asthma, coughs, influenza.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal cramps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |