Baccharoides lasiopus
Baccharoides lasiopus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Baccharoides lasiopus, scientifically known as Baccharoides lasiopus, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this species is utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers promising insights into developing new natural treatments and enhancing botanical pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- L · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Vernonia Lasiopus
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baccharoides lasiopusSynonyms
- Vernonia lasiopus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Baccharoides, specifically as the species Baccharoides lasiopus.
| 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Guinea. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is located in Ethiopia. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Baccharoides lasiopus, utilizes various morphological components for its medicinal properties. The therapeutic potential is often derived from the root bark, frequently referred to by the abbreviation RB, which contains essential bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaves are a primary part used in preparations, whether utilized as whole leaf structures or processed through different methods. Other components such as the SB (stem bark) also contribute to the plant's overall pharmacological profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| l | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Experimental and toxicologic pathology : official journal of the Gesellschaft fur Toxikologische Pathologie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rb | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sb | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Baccharoides lasiopus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, Saponins, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Phenols
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Saponins
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Terpenoids
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Activities
Baccharoides lasiopus has 1 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatotoxic | Experimental and toxicologic pathology : official journal of the Gesellschaft fur Toxikologische Pathologie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extracts | Experimental and toxicologic pathology : official journal of the Gesellschaft fur Toxikologische Pathologie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L/SB/RB | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic Extracts | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RB | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extracts | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| organic leaf extracts | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |