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Citharexylum

Citharexylum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Citharexylum, scientifically known as Citharexylum spinosum, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.

Family
Verbenaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Baillonia · Dicaryum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Citharexylum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Rauvolfia
  • capulincillos y parientes

French:

  • Cotelet
  • Cotelets

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 organized under the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Citharexylum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Verbenaceae
Genus Citharexylum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented specifically within Tunisia. Moving toward the South Tropical Africa region, it can be found in Mozambique. The Indian Subcontinent also hosts the species, particularly within the borders of India and the Andaman Islands of the Indo-China region. Finally, its reach extends to the Southwestern Pacific, where it is located in Fiji.

Region Area
Northern Africa Tunisia
South Tropical Africa Mozambique
Indian Subcontinent India
Indo-China Andaman Is.
Southwestern Pacific Fiji
North-Central Pacific Hawaii
South-Central U.S.A. Texas
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Citharexylum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ajmalicine, Serpentine, Yohimbine, ajmaline, rauwolfia alkaloid.

Chemicals reported in Citharexylum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Ajmalicine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Serpentine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Yohimbine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ajmaline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
rauwolfia alkaloid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
reserpine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ajmalicine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Serpentine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Yohimbine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

ajmaline

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

rauwolfia alkaloid

  1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

reserpine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Activities

Citharexylum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive.

Activities reported in Citharexylum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antihypertensive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antihypertensive

  1. International journal of cancer

Preparations

Citharexylum has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Rauwolfia extract, callus tissue, rauwolfia derivatives.

Preparations reported for Citharexylum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Rauwolfia extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Callus tissue 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rauwolfia derivatives 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rauwolfia extract

  1. International journal of oncology

Callus tissue

  1. Mikrobiologiia

Rauwolfia derivatives

  1. Journal of the National Cancer Institute