Anisophyllea boehmii
Anisophylleae boehmii, commonly known as the "mule leaf" plant in some regions, is a medicinal shrub native to tropical forests. Valued in traditional medicine, it contains diverse bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Its phytochemical properties offer significant potential for pharmacological research and developing new therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Anisophyllea boehmii
- Family: Anisophylleaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Cucurbitaleales and the family Anisophylleaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed by the genus Anisophylleae.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Anisophylleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anisophyllea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution spanning several key regions across the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern portion of the continent, the species is also present in Tanzania. Its range extends further south into the South Tropical Africa region, specifically within Angola. Finally, the plant completes its documented distribution by appearing in Zambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anisophyllea boehmii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleic acid, palmitic acid, phenols, tocopherols.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tocopherols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |