Coccinia abyssinica
Coccinia abyssinicica, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in East African traditional medicine, plays a crucial role in treating diverse ailments. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to manage inflammation, digestive issues, and various infections, offering significant therapeutic potential for holistic healthcare.
- Scientific name: Coccinia abyssinica
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Coccinia abyssiniaca, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Cucurbitales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Cucurbitaceae and falls under the genus Coccinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coccinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Coccinia abyssiniica, is known by various common names depending on the language spoken in its native regions. In Amharic, it is referred to as ኣንጮቴ (am), while in Oromo, it is commonly called Ancootee (om).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| am | ኣንጮቴ | Wikidata |
| om | Ancootee | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the highland and lowland areas of Ethiopia. It can also be found spanning across the territories of Sudan and South Sudan. This distribution highlights its presence within key ecological zones of Northeast Africa. Consequently, the plant's range is concentrated in these specific African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coccinia abyssinica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ca, vitamin A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |