Baccharoides schimperi
Baccharoides schimperi, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in East Africa, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and gastrointestinal issues. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Baccharoides schimperi
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Baccharoides.
| 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 specific geographical range spanning across parts of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. In Northern Africa, its presence is recorded within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found in Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. Furthermore, the distribution extends beyond the African continent into the Arabian Peninsula. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within the territory of Saudi Arabia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharoides schimperi has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Cyclohexylpiperidine, phytol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Cyclohexylpiperidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Baccharoides schimperi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Apoptotic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccharoides schimperi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |