Campylanthus glaber
Campylanthus glaber · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Campylanthus glaber, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species contains bioactive compounds capable of addressing various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its contributions to modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Campylanthus Spathulatus · Campylanthus Glaber Var. Puberulus · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Campylanthus glaberSynonyms
- Campylanthus spathulatus
- Campylanthus glaber var. puberulus
- Campylanthus glaber var. pumilus
- Campylanthus glaber subsp. spathulatus
- Campylanthus benthamii var. hirsutus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Campylanthus glaber, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Plantaginaceae and the genus Campylanthus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Campylanthus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is strictly confined to the Macaronesian region. Within this unique archipelago, it can be found specifically in Cape Verde. This restricted distribution highlights its status as a localized species within its natural habitat. Consequently, understanding its ecological niche in these islands is essential for its conservation.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Campylanthus glaber has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Iridoids, Verbascoside, citric acid, malic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Iridoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verbascoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Iridoids
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Verbascoside
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
citric acid
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
malic acid
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Campylanthus glaber has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Campylanthus glaber has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include fever.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fever
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)