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Anvillea garcinii subsp. radiata
Anvillea garcinii subsp. radiata, commonly known as the "Anvillea" or "Indian Anvillea," is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this subspecies is traditionally utilized in various healing practices to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various digestive disorders through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Anvillea garcinii subsp. radiata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Anvillea garcinii subsp. radiata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and the genus Anvillea.
| Rank |
Classification |
Source |
| Kingdom |
Plantae |
WCVP |
| Phylum |
Streptophyta |
WCVP |
| Class |
Equisetopsida |
WCVP |
| Subclass |
Magnoliidae |
WCVP |
| Order |
Asterales |
WCVP |
| Family |
Asteraceae |
WCVP |
| Genus |
Anvillea |
WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anvillea garcinii subsp. radiacta, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Madagascar Anvillea, while in French, it is called Anvillea de Madagascar. Within its native Madagascar, local names include Anvilia and Anvilia madagascariensis.
| Language |
Common Name |
Source |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its range extends through the countries of Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco. Additionally, it can be located within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence is noted in the nation of Mauritania. Together, these areas define the specific geographical distribution of this subspecies.
| Region |
Area |
Source |
| Northern Africa |
Algeria |
WCVP |
| Northern Africa |
Libya |
WCVP |
| Northern Africa |
Morocco |
WCVP |
| Northern Africa |
Tunisia |
WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa |
Mauritania |
WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anvillea garcinii subsp. radiaata, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners are able to access the plant's medicinal properties to treat various ailments according to local ethnobotanical practices.
- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part |
Sources |
Confidence |
| aerial parts |
2 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anvillea garcinii subsp. radiata has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity |
Sources |
Confidence |
| Antidiabetic |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anvillea garcinii subsp. radiata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use |
Sources |
Confidence |
| Alzheimer's disease |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
