tail grape
Artabotrys · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tail grape, scientifically known as Artabotrys, is a versatile climbing vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its fragrant, bell-shaped flowers, this medicinal plant offers diverse therapeutic potential. Traditionally used in various folk remedies, it possesses unique botanical properties that continue to intrigue researchers exploring its natural healing capabilities.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Tail Grape
- Scientific synonyms
- Ropalopetalum
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- tail grape
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ArtabotrysSynonyms
- Ropalopetalum
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Ropalopetalum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Artabotrys.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Artabotrys |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented in the nation of Benin, where it grows in local ecosystems. It can also be found throughout the diverse landscapes of Ghana. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Guinea-Bissau and the country of Guinea. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the coastal and inland areas of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| 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 | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Artabotrys has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antidiabetic
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antimalarial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antimicrobial
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Cytotoxic
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Hepatoprotective
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Conditions
Artabotrys has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include backache, diarrhea, malaria, scrofula.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Backache | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diarrhea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Scrofula | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Backache
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Diarrhea
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Malaria
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Scrofula
- Chemistry & biodiversity