Ancistrocladus ileboensis
Ancistrocladus ileboensis, commonly known as the African climbing shrub, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including infections and inflammatory conditions. Scientific interest continues to grow regarding its potential bioactive therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Ancistrocladus ileboensis
- Family: Ancistrocladaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Ancistrocladaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ancistrocladus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ancistrocladus ileboeensis, is known by various regional names across its native habitats. In Igbo, it is commonly referred to as Agwa n'ezu, while in Yoruba, it is called Ewe agwa. In the Efik language, the plant is identified as Agwa n'ezu, and it is also known as Agwa n'ezu in the Ibibio language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ancistrocladus ileboensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D2, Dioncophylline F, dioncophylline A, dioncophylline C2.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| D2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dioncophylline F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dioncophylline A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dioncophylline C2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ancistrocladus ileboensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Plasmodium falciparum, malaria.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Multiple Myeloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |