Callilepis laureola
Callilepis laureola, commonly known as the laurel-leaved shrub, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to various regions. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, it has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments. Understanding its botanical properties and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Callilepis laureola
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Callilepis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Callilepis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of the African continent. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Mozambique. Moving into Southern Africa, it is commonly found throughout the Cape Provinces. The species also inhabits the KwaZulu-Natal region and extends into Eswatini. Finally, its distribution continues through the Northern Provinces of Southern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Callilepis laureola has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include atractyloside, GSH.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atractyloside | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| GSH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Callilepis laureola has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Nephrotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nephrotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Callilepis laureola has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include poisoning.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| poisoning | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |