Cyathula prostrata
Cyathula prostrata, commonly known as the "prostrate cyathu", is a unique medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found primarily in specific tropical regions, it is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat various ailments through its bioactive compounds and natural healing potential.
- Scientific name: Cyathula prostrata
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Caryophyllales and is a representative of the family Amaranthaceae. Ultimately, its scientific identification is defined by the genus Cyathula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyathula | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names across different languages and regions, including 杯苋 (zh), 杯苋 (zh-cn), and 假川牛膝 (zh-tw) in Chinese contexts. In the Netherlands, it is referred to by its scientific name, Cyathula prostrata (nl), while in Singapore, it is commonly called Kogbëne (sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 杯苋 | Wikidata |
| nl | Cyathula prostrata | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 假川牛膝 | Wikidata |
| sg | Kogbëne | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 杯苋 | Wikidata |
| ml | ചെറുകടലാടി | Wikidata |
| zh | 假川牛膝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蛇见怕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 杯苋根 | Wikidata |
| de | Achyranthes debilis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is geographically distributed across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing in the nation of Benin. Its presence also extends to the territories of Burkina and Gambia. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Ghana. Finally, its range includes the coastal area 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Activities
Cyathula prostrata has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyathula prostrata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |