Carpolobia lutea
Carpolobia lutea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (35 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Carpolobia lutea, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic potential. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments. Understanding its chemical properties and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its role in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Polygalaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Carpolobia Caudata
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Carpolobia luteaSynonyms
- Carpolobia caudata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Polygalaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Carpolobia, specifically the species Carpolobia lutea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carpolobia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Carpolobia lutea, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Benin. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout the country of Ghana. The geographical range extends further into Guinea, where it occupies local habitats. Finally, its distribution includes the coastal and inland areas of Ivory Coast and Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Carpoloia lutea, possesses various morphological structures that contribute to its overall biological profile. The root system provides essential anchorage and nutrient absorption from the soil, supporting the structural integrity of the organism. Rising from the base, the stem serves as the primary conduit for transporting water and minerals to the upper reaches of the plant. The foliage is characterized by its leaves, which are strategically arranged to maximize sunlight interception for photosynthesis. Each individual leaf functions as a vital site for gas exchange and energy production, sustaining the medicinal properties inherent to the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Nigerian journal of physiological sciences : official publication of the Physiological Society of Nigeria (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Carpolobia lutea has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthraquinones, Cardiac Glycosides, Flavonoids, Saponins, Terpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthraquinones | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiac Glycosides | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthraquinones
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Cardiac Glycosides
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Saponins
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenes
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Tannins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
ethanol
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
polyphenols
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Activities
Carpolobia lutea has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antihelicobacter, Antimicrobial, Antiulcer, Contraceptive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihelicobacter | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Contraceptive | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Estrogenic | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Carpolobia lutea has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, family planning, fertility, gingivitis, gonorrhea.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| family planning | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fertility | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gingivitis | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gonorrhea | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| C. lutea leaf | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic root extract | Nigerian journal of physiological sciences : official publication of the Physiological Society of Nigeria (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic root extract | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |