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

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Artabotrys

Synonyms

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.

Activities reported in Artabotrys
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

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antidiabetic

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antimalarial

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antimicrobial

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Cytotoxic

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Hepatoprotective

  1. 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.

Conditions investigated for Artabotrys
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Backache 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diarrhea 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Malaria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Scrofula 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Backache

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Diarrhea

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Malaria

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Scrofula

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity