Water-fire
Bergia ammannioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Water-fire, scientifically known as Bergia ammannioides, is a resilient aquatic herb cherished in traditional medicine. Often found in marshes and wetlands, this plant possesses significant therapeutic properties. It is widely utilized to treat various ailments, including skin disorders and inflammatory conditions, offering a natural remedy through its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Elatinaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Water-Fire
- Scientific synonyms
- Lechea Verticillata · Bergia Pentandra · 7 more
Names
Common Names
- Water-fire
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bergia ammannioidesSynonyms
- Lechea verticillata
- Bergia pentandra
- Bergia ammannioides var. glaber
- Bergia ammannioides var. pentandra
- Bergia oryzetorum
- Bergia peploides
- Elatine ammannioides
- Sphondylococca malabarica
- Tillaea rubella
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Bergia ammaannioides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Elatinaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its placement in the genus Bergia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Elatinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bergia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented in Egypt and Western Sahara. Moving toward the West Tropical Africa region, it can be found in Burkina. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Mali. Finally, its range extends to include the country of Mauritania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bergia ammannioides has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cycloartenol, Cyclolaudenol, EtOH, Lupeol, ellagic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cycloartenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cyclolaudenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EtOH | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cycloartenol
- Pharmaceutical biology
Cyclolaudenol
- Pharmaceutical biology
EtOH
- Pharmaceutical biology
Lupeol
- Pharmaceutical biology
ellagic acid
- Pharmaceutical biology
quercetin
- Pharmaceutical biology
Activities
Bergia ammannioides has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bergia ammannioides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |