Cabobanthus polysphaerus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is found across several diverse regions within the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, the species can be located in Tanzania. Its distribution also extends into South Tropical Africa, specifically encompassing the nation of Angola. Finally, the plant is documented as growing in the South Tropical African country of Zambia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cabobanthus polysphaerus is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb and a forb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic nature, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than acting as an epiphyte. While its habitat can range across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments, its physical structure is notably self-supporting, meaning it does not function as a liana, vine, or any other type of climber.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cabobanthus polysphaerus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Preparations

Cabobanthus polysphaerus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf extracts.

Leaf extracts

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology