Baccharoides calvoana subsp. calvoana
Baccharoides calvoana subsp. calvoana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Baccharoides calvoana subsp. calvoana, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, this subspecies is valued in traditional medicine for its unique biochemical properties. It serves as a vital resource for studying complex alkaloids used in various therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Vernonia Calvoana · Vernonia Calvoana · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baccharoides calvoana subsp. calvoanaSynonyms
- Vernonia calvoana
- Vernonia calvoana
- Cacalia calvoana
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, taxonomically identified as Baccharoides calvoana subsp. calvoana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Asterales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Asteraceae family and falls under the genus Baccharoides.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Baccharoides |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical distribution within the African continent. Its presence is strictly confined to the region known as West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, the subspecies Baccharoides calvoana subsp. calvoana can be found growing in Cameroon. Because its range is so localized, it is considered an endemic element of this particular tropical landscape. Understanding this narrow habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Baccharoides calvoana subsp. calvoana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Biotechnology and applied biochemistry
- International journal of molecular sciences
Chemicals
Baccharoides calvoana subsp. calvoana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Isoquercetin, Phenols, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Biotechnology and applied biochemistry
Isoquercetin
- Biotechnology and applied biochemistry
Phenols
- Biotechnology and applied biochemistry
Tannins
- Biotechnology and applied biochemistry
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| VC crude extract | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |