Cleistochlamys kirkii
Cleistochlamys kirkii, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising insights for modern pharmacological research and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Cleistochlamys kirkii
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is situated in the family Annonaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cleistochlamys.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cleistochlamys | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context and botanical classification. In Spanish, it is referred to as both Cleistochlamys and Unona parvifolia var. petersii, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called Cleistochlamys.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Cleistochlamys | Wikidata |
| pt | Cleistochlamys | Wikidata |
| es | Unona parvifolia var. petersii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several regions within the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is recorded in Tanzania. Moving into South Tropical Africa, its distribution extends into Malawi and Mozambique. It is also documented as growing within the borders of Zambia. Finally, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Zimbabwe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cleistochlamys kirkii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polycarpol, (-)-cleistenolide, Dichamanetin, acetylmelodorinol, chamanetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polycarpol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-cleistenolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dichamanetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetylmelodorinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chamanetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isochamanetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cleistochlamys kirkii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |