Carpobrotus muirii
Albertinia sour fig
Carpobrotus muirii, commonly known as Mui's carpobrotus, is a resilient succulent endemic to specific coastal regions. Valued for its therapeutic potential, this medicinal plant contains unique bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. Its ability to thrive in harsh, saline environments makes it a fascinating subject for pharmacological study.
- Scientific name: Carpobrotus muirii
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Carpobrotus muirii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Aizoaceae and falls under the genus Carpobrotus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Aizoaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carpobrotus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Carpobrotus muirii, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In English, it is most frequently called the Albertinia sour fig or the dwarf sour fig, while in Afrikaans, it is known as the vyerank, kleinsuurvy, or Albertinia-suurvy.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | vyerank | Wikidata |
| af | Albertinia-suurvy | Wikidata |
| af | kleinsuurvy | Wikidata |
| en | Albertinia sour fig | Wikidata |
| en | dwarf sour fig | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within a specific ecological niche located in Southern Africa. Its presence is primarily restricted to the Cape Provinces region. Within this territory, it occupies unique habitats suited to its biological needs. This localized distribution pattern is characteristic of many endemic species in the area. Consequently, the geographical range of Carpobrotus muirii remains quite concentrated.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Carpobrotus muirii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phytosterols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Carpobrotus muirii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium smegmatis, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium smegmatis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |