Cucumis pustulatus
Cucumis pustulatus, commonly known as the pustular cucumber, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Recognized by its distinct surface texture, this species contains bioactive compounds with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into developing natural therapeutic treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Cucumis pustulatus
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Cucurbitaleales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its classification within the genus Cucumis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cucumis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cucumis pustulatus, is referred to by the common name Yàdi-yàdi tà àdà in the kai language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| kai | Yàdi-yàdi tà àdà | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning parts of Macaronesia and West Tropical Africa. Within the Macaronesian region, its presence is recorded in Cape Verde. Moving into West Tropical Africa, the species can be found across several different nations. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of Burkina, Mali, and Niger. Furthermore, the plant is also documented to grow within the borders of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cucumis pustulatus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, tannins, terpenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cucumis pustulatus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, MRSA, skin ulcers, urinary tract infections.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |