Crassocephalum bauchiense
Crassocephalum bauchiense, commonly known as a traditional medicinal herb, is a significant botanical species valued for its therapeutic properties. Native to specific regional ecosystems, this plant is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering unique bioactive compounds that hold great promise for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Crassocephalum bauchiense
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Crassocephalum bauchiense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is situated within the genus Crassocephalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crassocephalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Crassocephalum bauchiense, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as Bauchiense Crassocephalum or 鲍氏厚壳菊, while in English, it is identified as Crassocephalum bauchiense.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in the countries of Guinea, Nigeria, and Togo. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Cameroon. Furthermore, its range reaches deep into the central region within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Collectively, these locations highlight a widespread habitat across diverse West and West-Central African landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crassocephalum bauchiense, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal application. These leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and texture, which serve as the main part of the plant harvested for therapeutic purposes. In traditional practices, the chemical compounds concentrated within the leaves are often extracted to treat various ailments, making the foliage the most essential part of the plant for medicinal use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crassocephalum bauchiense has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3',5-dihydroxy-4',5',6,7,8-pentamethoxyflavone, phenols, sterols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3',5-dihydroxy-4',5',6,7,8-pentamethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crassocephalum bauchiense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crassocephalum bauchiense has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, arthritis, bacterial infections, epilepsy, pain.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |