Astropanax barteri
Astropanax barteri, commonly known as a species of ginseng, is a medicinal plant valued for its potent adaptogenic properties. Found in specific forest ecosystems, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to enhance vitality, reduce stress, and support immune function, offering significant therapeutic potential in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Astropanax barteri
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Apiales and the family Araliaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Astropanax and the specific species Astropanax barteri.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Astropanax | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Astropanax barteri, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese (zh), it is commonly referred to as 刺五加 (cì wǔ jiā), while in English (en), it is often identified as prickly ginseng.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the West Tropical Africa region. Its specific geographical distribution spans several different countries within this area. For instance, it can be found growing in Gambia and Guinea. The species also inhabits the territories of Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its range extends further east into Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |