Bridelia ferruginea
Bridelia ferruginea, commonly known as the rusty brideia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Bridelia ferruginea
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- 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 Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Phyllanthaceae. Specifically, Bridelia ferruginea is categorized within the genus Bridelia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bridelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Bridelia ferruginea, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic landscape. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Rusty Bridelia, while in Hindi, it is known as Lohaphal. In Tamil, the species is called Kanni, and in Kannada, it is referred to as Kanni.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally in the country of Benin. Additionally, the species is present in Burkina and Guinea. Its range also extends through the coastal areas of the Ivory Coast. Finally, the distribution includes the territory of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bridelia ferruginea, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The leaves are often collected for decoctions, where each individual leaf contributes to the plant's bioactive profile. The stem bark and the general bark of the tree are also significant, frequently being processed to extract therapeutic compounds. Additionally, the fruit serves as another important part of the plant's anatomy that can be studied or used in traditional applications.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 12
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bridelia ferruginea has 28 reported phytochemicals identified across 31 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, myricetin, quercetin 3-O-glucoside, 1,3,4,5-tetracaffeoylquinic acid, 3,3',4',5'-tetra-O-methylmyricetin.
- Total chemicals
- 28
- Scientific sources
- 31
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-glucoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3,4,5-tetracaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,3',4',5'-tetra-O-methylmyricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,7,3',4'-tetra-O-methylquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-methylquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-methoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bridelia ferruginea has 8 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Natriuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bridelia ferruginea has 22 reported medicinal uses identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Plasmodium berghei, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris.
- Total uses
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium berghei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus vulgaris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schistosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus lactis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |