Cleistopholis patens
Cleistopholis patens, commonly known as the "Siam weed" or "Patawa," is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various infections, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Cleistopholis patens
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it falls under the family Annonaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cleistopholis, within which the species Cleistopholis patens is situated.
| 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, known scientifically as Cleistopholis patens, is referred to by the common name Bouma in the ln language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ln | Bouma | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Cleistopholis patens, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the territories of Burkina and Gambia. The geographical range also extends into the nation of Ghana. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cleistopholis patens, is recognized for its medicinal properties, which are often derived from its distinctive leaf structure. The leaf serves as a primary component in traditional applications, typically characterized by its shape and texture, which distinguish it from other species in its genus. In various herbal preparations, the leaf is harvested and processed to extract the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cleistopholis patens has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cleistopholis patens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Buruli ulcer, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Buruli ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |