Cleistopholis glauca
Cleistopholis glauca, commonly known as the "Kandis" tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Valued in traditional healing practices, its various parts possess potent bioactive compounds. Researchers study this species for its potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting its importance in modern pharmacological development.
- Scientific name: Cleistopholis glauca
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Moving down the taxonomic hierarchy, it is situated in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and is identified by the genus Cleistopholis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cleistopholis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Cleistopholys glauca, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language and location. In English, it is commonly referred to as the bushy woody nightshade, while in Spanish, it is known as mático or mático de monte. In Portuguese, it is frequently called mático.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the country of Cameroon. It can also be found growing within the borders of the Central African Republic. Furthermore, the species is located in Gabon and the Republic of the Congo. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Cabinda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Cleistopholis glauca, is a medicinal species where the stem bark serves as a significant component for therapeutic applications. The bark is harvested from the woody stems and is valued in traditional medicine for its specific bioactive properties. When utilized, the stem bark is often processed to extract the compounds necessary for its healing effects, making it a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cleistopholis glauca has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cleistopholine, dihydroquercetin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cleistopholine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |