Anthocleista vogelii
Anthocleista vogelii, commonly known as a significant medicinal botanical in specific regional ecosystems, holds immense pharmacological potential. Often studied for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers promising therapeutic properties. Understanding its chemical constituents is essential for exploring its potential applications in developing new, effective natural medicinal treatments.
- Scientific name: Anthocleista vogelii
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is further categorized into the family Gentianaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Anthocleista.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anthocleista | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anthocléisia vogelii, is known by several different common names across various linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 白菜树 (zh), 肖灰莉 (zh), and 星花莉 (zh). Specifically, the name 白菜树 is used in both simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and traditional Chinese (zh-tw) formats, while the other names serve as additional regional or descriptive identifiers.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白菜树 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白菜树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白菜樹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 肖灰莉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 星花莉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Anthocleissta vogelii, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it occupies local ecological niches. Furthermore, the species can be found extending through the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. The geographical range also includes the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Finally, the distribution reaches into the Ivory Coast, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anthocleista vogelii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phytosterols, secoiridoids, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| secoiridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anthocleista vogelii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anthocleista vogelii has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, dysentery, hypertension, malaria, obesity.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| typhoid fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |