Blepharis linariifolia
Blepharis linariifolia, commonly known as the narrow-leaved blepharis, is a versatile medicinal herb found throughout tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions. This resilient plant offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Blepharis linariifolia
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Blepharis linariifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Blepharis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Blepharis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Blepharis linariifolia, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the linaria-leaved blepharis, while in Spanish, it is known as blefaris de hojas de linaria. In Portuguese, the species is called blefaris de folhas de linaria, and in the scientific community, it is frequently identified by its botanical binomial.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions in the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Western Sahara. Moving into the West Tropical Africa region, it can be found in Benin and Burkina. Additionally, the species is distributed through the countries of Gambia and Ghana. These locations collectively highlight the diverse ecological range of Blepharis linariifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Blepharis linariifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, vanillic acid, verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |