Allexis cauliflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rinorea cauliflora
• Alsodeia cauliflora

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Malpighiales and the family Violaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Allexis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the lush landscapes of Cameroon. It is also widely distributed throughout the country of Congo. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Gabon. These three nations represent the core geographical range for this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Allexis cauliflora is characterized by a robust growth form, specifically categorized as a tree. It exhibits a woody nature, possessing a lignified structure that provides significant physical stability. In terms of its climbing habit, the plant displays complex characteristics, functioning as a self-supporting liana, vine, and climber; it demonstrates both obligatory and facultative climbing tendencies while maintaining the capacity to be self-supporting.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Allexis cauliflora 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 stem.

Stem

1. Scientia pharmaceutica

Chemicals

Allexis cauliflora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 22-hydroxyclerosterol, Clerosterol.

22-hydroxyclerosterol

1. Scientia pharmaceutica

Clerosterol

1. Scientia pharmaceutica

Activities

Allexis cauliflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Scientia pharmaceutica

Conditions

Allexis cauliflora has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bacterial infections.

Bacterial infections

1. African health sciences

Preparations

Allexis cauliflora has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexane extract of the stem bark.

Hexane extract of the stem bark

1. Scientia pharmaceutica