Ancistrocladus abbreviatus
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in African ethnobotany, holds immense therapeutic potential. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species is studied for its diverse phytochemical properties. Researchers are increasingly investigating its bioactive compounds to uncover new applications in pharmacology and modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Ancistrocladus abbreviatus
- Family: Ancistrocladaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales. It is further categorized into the family Ancistrocladaceae and the genus Ancistrocladus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Ancistrocladaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ancistrocladus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence can be specifically identified across several diverse nations. For instance, it is documented to grow in Ghana and Guinea. The species also inhabits the tropical landscapes of the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its geographical range extends further east into Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Chemicals
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antiviral agents.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antiviral agents | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antiviral.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |