Aspilia
Aspilia, commonly known as the bushy sunflower, is a versatile medicinal plant widely used in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it possesses significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. This resilient herb serves as a vital natural resource for treating various skin ailments and infections.
- Scientific name: Aspilia
- 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.
| 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, known by various names depending on the language, is referred to as アスピリア in Japanese. In Chinese, it is commonly identified as 裂杯菊属, a designation used across multiple regional variations including 裂杯菊属 (traditional), 裂杯菊属 (simplified), and 裂杯菊属 (mainland China).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | アスピリア | Wikidata |
| zh | 裂杯菊属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 裂杯菊属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 裂杯菊属 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern centered primarily within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is well-documented across several key nations including Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, the species can be found thriving in the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. Its range also extends into the territories of Ghana, highlighting its ecological relevance in the area. Finally, the geographical footprint of this medicinal plant encompasses Guinea-Bissau, solidifying its regional importance.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aspilia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include thiarubrine A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| thiarubrine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aspilia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibiotic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |