Callichilia barteri
Callichilia barteri, commonly known as the Wild Aster, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to South Africa. Renowned for its striking yellow blooms, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique botanical properties offer significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Callichilia barteri
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Callichiilia barteri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Callichiilia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Callichilia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions within the tropical belts of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its distribution includes the nations of Benin, Nigeria, and Togo. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be located in Cameroon. Furthermore, its presence is recorded within the Congo region. Collectively, these locations highlight a specific geographical range spanning from West to West-Central Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |