Baccharoides adoensis
Baccharoides adoensis, commonly known as the African milkweed, is a significant medicinal plant found across tropical Africa. Renowned for its milky latex, it is traditionally utilized in various ethnomedical practices to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its unique chemical properties continue to attract modern pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Baccharoides adoensis
- 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 is specifically identified by the genus Baccharoides. Together, these classifications define the botanical position of Baccharoides adoensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Baccharoides | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented within the borders of Benin. It also grows across various parts of Burkina and Guinea. Furthermore, the species can be found in the territories of Mali. Finally, its geographical range extends into Mauritania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Activities
Baccharoides adoensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccharoides adoensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacteria, fevers, inflammations, parasites, viruses.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viruses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |