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Ancistrocladus ileboensis

Ancistrocladus ileboensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Anciastrocladus ileboensis, scientifically known as Anciastrocladus ileboensis, is a significant medicinal plant widely utilized in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammation, offering valuable phytochemical compounds for modern pharmacological research and drug development.

Family
Ancistrocladaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ancistrocladus ileboensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Caryophyllales and is a member of the family Ancistrocladaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ancistrocladus and the species name Ancistrocladus ileboensis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Ancistrocladaceae
Genus Ancistrocladus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Anastrocladus ileboensis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution within the African continent. Its presence is primarily documented within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the diverse ecosystems of the Congo. This limited range suggests that the plant is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions of this particular tropical zone. Consequently, understanding its habitat in the Congo is essential for studying its natural occurrence.

Region Area
West-Central Tropical Africa Congo

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Ancistrocladus ileboeensis is characterized by its specific growth habit and ecological positioning within its habitat. It functions as an obligatory climber, utilizing structural support to ascend through its environment. Despite its climbing nature, the plant is categorized as an independent organism rather than a parasite, meaning it does not derive its essential nutrients from a host plant. Furthermore, it maintains a terrestrial existence, functioning as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte, establishing its primary growth and nutrient uptake within the soil.

Climber :
obligatory
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Parasite :
independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Ancistrocladus ileboensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D2, Dioncophylline A, Dioncophylline C2, Dioncophylline F.

Chemicals reported in Ancistrocladus ileboensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
D2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dioncophylline A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dioncophylline C2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dioncophylline F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

D2

  1. Journal of natural products

Dioncophylline A

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Dioncophylline C2

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Dioncophylline F

  1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Ancistrocladus ileboensis has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Plasmodium falciparum, malaria.

Conditions investigated for Ancistrocladus ileboensis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Leukemia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Multiple myeloma 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Plasmodium falciparum 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Malaria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leukemia

  1. Journal of natural products

Multiple myeloma

  1. Journal of natural products

Plasmodium falciparum

  1. Journal of natural products

Malaria

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Ancistrocladus ileboensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Preparations reported for Ancistrocladus ileboensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Roots

  1. Journal of natural products