Crassocephalum bougheyanum
Crassocephalum bougheyanum, commonly known as the Button Bush, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues, owing to its potent bioactive compounds and antioxidant qualities.
- Scientific name: Crassocephalum bougheyanum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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 bougheyanum, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the red velvet plant or simply as a type of ragleaf. In Spanish, it is commonly called la planta de terciopelo rojo or hierba de terciopelo, while in French, it is often known as l'herbe de velours rouge. Local variations also exist, such as the name miche-miche used in some regions, reflecting its widespread presence in tropical environments.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crassocephalum bougheyanum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crassocephalum bougheyanum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |