Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis
Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, scientifically known as Anciestrocladus tanzaniensis, is a significant medicinal plant native to East Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized by local communities to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in modern medicine.
- 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 tanzaniensisSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 is a specific botanical species characterized by a very limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is strictly confined to the region of East Tropical Africa. Within this broad area, the species can be found specifically in Tanzania. Because it is localized to this single country, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Consequently, the survival of this medicinal plant is closely tied to the environmental conditions of the Tanzanian landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external structures for vertical support rather than being self-supporting. Despite its climbing nature, the plant is an independent organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic behavior toward its hosts, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than growing as an epiphyte. Its structural development is defined by a woody composition, providing the necessary rigidity and strength to navigate its environment as a climbing vine.
- Climber :
- liana
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ancistrocladidine, Ancistrotanzanine C, Ancistrotectorine, O,N-Dimethylancistrocladine, O-Methylancistrocladinine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ancistrocladidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ancistrotanzanine C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ancistrotectorine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| O,N-Dimethylancistrocladine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| O-Methylancistrocladinine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ancistrocladidine
- Journal of natural products
Ancistrotanzanine C
- Journal of natural products
Ancistrotectorine
- Journal of natural products
O,N-Dimethylancistrocladine
- Journal of natural products
O-Methylancistrocladinine
- Journal of natural products