Andrachne aspera
Andrachne aspera, commonly known as the prickly Andrachne, is a resilient shrub native to various tropical regions. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and stems are utilized to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to digestive issues. This plant remains a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies and herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Andrachne aspera
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, belonging to the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Andrachne.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Andrachne | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans several distinct regions across the African continent and its nearby islands. In Northern Africa, its presence is noted in both Egypt and Morocco. The species also extends into the Macaronesia region, specifically within the archipelago of Cape Verde. Moving towards the western coast, it can be found in the West Tropical African nation of Mauritania. Finally, its distribution reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it is located in Cameroon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Andrachne aspera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Andrachne aspera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |