Clausena anisata
Clausena anisata, commonly known as Star Anise Leaf or Cloves of the Forest, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and respiratory infections, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Clausena anisata
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales and the family Rutaecae, it is classified under the genus Clausena. Specifically, its scientific name is Clausena anisata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clausena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Clausena anisata, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Malayalam, it is referred to as സുഗന്ധവേപ്പ് (ml), while in Amharic, it is called ልምጭ (am). It is known as 香黄皮 (zh) in Chinese, and in Afrikaans, its common name is Perdepis (af).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | സുഗന്ധവേപ്പ് | Wikidata |
| am | ልምጭ | Wikidata |
| zh | 香黄皮 | Wikidata |
| af | Perdepis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Clausena anisata, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this area, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its presence is also documented throughout the nation of Ghana. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Mali.
| 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clausena anisata, possesses several components that are utilized for their various medicinal properties. The aromatic leaves are frequently employed in traditional remedies to treat ailments such as coughs or skin infections, while the leaf structure itself is a key identifier of the species. The stems provide the structural framework for the shrub, and the stem bark is often harvested to prepare decoctions used for their potent antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, the fruit serves as another vital part of the plant, contributing to its overall chemical profile used in holistic healing practices.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 13
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clausena anisata has 25 reported phytochemicals identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins, flavonoids, imperatorin, (E)-anethole, (E)-methyl isoeugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| imperatorin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-anethole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-methyl isoeugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Clausamine E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chalepin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clausenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clausenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clausena anisata has 8 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anthelmintic, Antifungal, Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacteriostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insect-Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clausena anisata has 29 reported medicinal uses identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus fumigatus, HIV-1, HIV-2, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis.
- Total uses
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schistosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal cramps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascariasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |