Anisopus mannii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Marsdenia batesii
• Marsdenia bicoronata
• Marsdenia rostrifera
• Marsdenia rhynchogyna
• Anisopus rostrifer
• Anisopus batesii
• Anisopus bicornatus

Sources: Wikidata

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 Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Anisopus and the specific epithet mannii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Anisopus mannii, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Ghana, where it is part of the local flora. The species also extends its range into the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Furthermore, its presence is documented in the large territory of Nigeria. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes the nation of Senegal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Anisopus mannii is characterized by its distinct growth habits and structural composition. It functions as a climber, specifically manifesting as a liana or vine that requires support to ascend, exhibiting an obligatory climbing nature rather than being self-supporting. In terms of its overall growth form, the plant is classified as a shrub or subshrub, maintaining a robust structural presence. Furthermore, the plant displays significant woodiness, possessing woody stems that support its climbing and shrub-like development.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Anisopus mannii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Anisopus mannii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glycosides, Saponins, Tannins.

Glycosides

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Saponins

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Tannins

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Conditions

Anisopus mannii has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Bacillus cereus, Enterococcus faecalis, MRSA, Proteus vulgaris, Streptococcus pyogenes.

Bacillus cereus

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Enterococcus faecalis

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Mrsa

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Proteus vulgaris

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Streptococcus pyogenes

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Diabetes mellitus

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Preparations

Anisopus mannii has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts, hexane leaf extract.

Aqueous extracts

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Hexane leaf extract

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology