Bothriocline longipes
Bothriocline longipes, commonly known as the long-legged bothriocline, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Found in specific ecological niches, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions. Understanding its chemical composition is vital for exploring its potential in modern pharmaceutical research.
- Scientific name: Bothriocline longipes
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Bothriocline, with the species name longipes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bothriocline | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Bothriocline longipes, is recognized by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the long-legged bothriocline, while in Spanish, it is known as bothriocline de patas largas. In Portuguese, the plant is called bothriocline de patas longas, and in French, it is identified as bothriocline à longues pattes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Bothriocline longipes, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in the countries of Burundi, Gabon, Rwanda, and the DR Congo. Furthermore, its presence extends into the East Tropical Africa region. Specifically, the species has been documented within the borders of Kenya. These locations highlight the plant's concentration within diverse tropical environments across both the western and eastern parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Activities
Bothriocline longipes has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |