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Astrohibiscus caesius

Astrohibiscus caesius · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Astrohibiscus caesius, is a medicinal shrub valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for pharmacological research, highlighting its importance in natural healing traditions.

Family
Malvaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Abelmoschus Adscendens · Hibiscus Adscendens · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Astrohibiscus caesius

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae within the genus Astrohibiscus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malvales
Family Malvaceae
Genus Astrohibiscus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Tanzania. Moving toward the southern regions, it can be found throughout various parts of South Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species is documented in Angola, Malawi, and Mozambique. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the country of Zambia.

Region Area
East Tropical Africa Tanzania
South Tropical Africa Angola
South Tropical Africa Malawi
South Tropical Africa Mozambique
South Tropical Africa Zambia
South Tropical Africa Zimbabwe
Southern Africa Botswana
Southern Africa Caprivi Strip
Southern Africa Northern Provinces
Indian Subcontinent India

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Astrohibiscus caesius has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PROTOCATECHOIC ACID, Vanillic acid, apigenin, quercetin, quercetin glucoside.

Chemicals reported in Astrohibiscus caesius
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
PROTOCATECHOIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vanillic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

PROTOCATECHOIC ACID

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Vanillic acid

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

apigenin

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

quercetin

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

quercetin glucoside

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Activities

Astrohibiscus caesius has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Astrohibiscus caesius
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hepatoprotective

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
aqueous extract Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆