Aspilia pluriseta
Aspilia pluriseta, commonly known as a member of the Asteraceae family, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammatory conditions, and various infections, offering promising potential for modern therapeutic developments.
- Scientific name: Aspilia pluriseta
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Aspilia. Specifically, the species is known as Aspilia pluriseta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aspilia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Aspilia pluriseta, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the hairy aspilia, while in Swahili, it is known as mshindo. In Yoruba, the plant is called ẹfọ́ rẹ́rẹ́, and in Igbo, it is identified as nkwunwu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its range includes the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It can also be found in Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within Sudan and South Sudan. Moving eastward, the species is distributed throughout East Tropical Africa, including Uganda. Finally, its southern reach extends into South Tropical Africa, where it is located in both Mozambique and Zambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aspilia pluriseta, utilizes various components for its therapeutic properties, most notably its roots and leaves. The roots are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional medicinal practices, while the leaves serve as a primary source of treatment, frequently employed in decoctions or poultices to address specific ailments. Together, these plant parts contain the essential chemical constituents that define the medicinal profile of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aspilia pluriseta has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alkanes, anthraquinones, fatty acid esters, flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acid esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aspilia pluriseta has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |