Calanthe
Calanthe, commonly known as the "healing leaf," is a remarkable medicinal plant revered for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities, this versatile botanical has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Calanthe
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the Orchidaceae family and falls under the genus Calanthe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calanthe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Guinea and Liberia. It is also widely distributed throughout Sierra Leone and Nigeria within the same Western region. Furthermore, the species extends into West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, its documented range reaches as far as Burundi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Calanthe has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calanthe has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, arthritis, chronic coughs, common colds, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common colds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake-bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |