Chassalia parvifolia
Chassalia parvifolia, commonly known as a vital medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing applications.
- Scientific name: Chassalia parvifolia
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Finally, it is specifically identified under the genus Chassalia as Chassalia parvifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chassalia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Chassalia parvifolia, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its habitat. In English, it is commonly referred to as small-leaf chassalia, while in French, it is identified as chassalia à petites feuilles. In the local languages of its native regions, it is known as nshatshatsha in Bemba and mupala in Lozi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern regions, its range extends into South Tropical Africa. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Malawi and Mozambique. Finally, its documented presence is also confirmed in the country of Zambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chassalia parvifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include circulin A, circulin B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| circulin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| circulin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chassalia parvifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |