Cladocolea micrantha
Cladocolea micrantha, commonly known as the "medicinal climbing shrub," is a significant botanical species valued in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin infections to gastrointestinal issues, making it a vital resource in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Cladocolea micrantha
- Family: Loranthaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Santalales and the family Loranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cladocolea, with the specific species being Cladocolea micrantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Loranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cladocolea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cladocolea micrantha, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the climbing medicinal plant, while in French, it is known as l'herbe de l'étage. In Spanish, the plant is called cladocele, and in Portuguese, it is identified as cladocele.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern South America. It can be found growing in the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, its presence extends into the country of Venezuela. Beyond these northern areas, the species is also located within the Northeast region of Brazil. These specific locations define the primary geographical range for Cladocolea micrantha.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cladocolea micrantha has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-amyrin, beta-amyrin, beta-sitosterol, cycloartenol, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cycloartenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |