Anthocleista
Anthocleista · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Anthocleista, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in specific tropical ecosystems, it contains unique bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. This introduction explores its botanical characteristics, traditional applications, and the growing scientific interest in its potential pharmacological benefits.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AnthocleistaSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Anthocleista.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Genus | Anthocleista |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this territory, it can be found growing in the nation of Benin. Its presence also extends to the country of Burkina. Furthermore, the species is documented in Gambia and Ghana. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Anthocleista has 11 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Contraceptive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antimicrobial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antioxidant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiplasmodial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiulcerogenic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Contraceptive
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Diuretic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hypotensive
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Laxative
- Journal of ethnopharmacology