Sand Crown-berry
Crossopteryx febrifuga · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sand Crown-berry, scientifically known as Crossopteryx febrifuga, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its potent antipyretic properties. Thriving in arid coastal regions, this resilient shrub offers traditional healing benefits, primarily used to reduce high fevers and combat systemic inflammation through its unique concentration of bioactive phytochemical compounds.
Names
Common Names
- African-Bark
- Crystalbark
- Febrifugal Rondeletia
- Ordealtree
- Sand Crownberry
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crossopteryx febrifugaSynonyms
- Rondeletia febrifuga
- Tarenna mossambicensis
- Crossopteryx africana
- Tarenna angolensis
- Crossopteryx kotschyana
- Chomelia mossambicensis
- Chomelia angolensis
- Chomelia buchananii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Crossopteryx.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crossopteryx | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Crossopteryx febrifuga, is distributed across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented in the nation of Benin, where it grows within the local ecosystem. Additionally, the species can be found throughout Burkina Faso. The geographical range extends further to include the country of Gambia. Finally, its distribution encompasses the coastal and inland 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crossopteryx febrifuga, is utilized in traditional medicine through different components of its structure. The medicinal properties are often derived from the leaf, which is harvested for its specific bioactive compounds. Additionally, the seeds play a significant role in the plant's reproductive cycle and may also be studied for their unique chemical profiles in various therapeutic applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crossopteryx febrifuga has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ARABINOGALACTAN, Silver nanoparticles.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ARABINOGALACTAN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Silver nanoparticles | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ARABINOGALACTAN
- International journal of biological macromolecules
Silver nanoparticles
- Heliyon
Activities
Crossopteryx febrifuga has 4 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial, Spasmolytic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crossopteryx febrifuga has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, Entamoeba histolytica, bronchospasm, fever, infectious skin diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cough | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Entamoeba histolytica | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchospasm | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious skin diseases | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypanosomiasis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| decoction | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous leaf extracts | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenolic extracts | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |