Crassocephalum bougheyanum
Crassocephalum bougheyanum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Crassocephalum bougheyanum, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing. Native to tropical regions, this plant is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It plays a crucial role in folk medicine, offering natural remedies for various ailments and supporting overall wellness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crassocephalum bougheyanumSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Crassocephalum, which includes the species Crassocephalum bougheyanum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Crassocephalum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the West-Central Tropical Africa zone. Its geographical range is primarily centered around the nation of Cameroon. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the various islands located in the Gulf of Guinea. These localized habitats define the natural distribution of the species within its tropical environment. Consequently, the plant remains concentrated within these particular West-Central African territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Crassocephalum bougheyanum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb or subshrub, exhibiting a primarily non-woody structure. This plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 2.44 meters, presenting a stature that is typical for its classification within the herbaceous group.
- Growth form :
- herb
- Plant height max:
- 2.438429651 m
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Crassocephalum bougheyanum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences
Phenols
- Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences
Tannins
- Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences
Activities
Crassocephalum bougheyanum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antifungal
- Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences
Antioxidant
- Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences