Dicliptera verticillata
Dicliptera verticillata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Dicliptera verticillata, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Widely recognized in traditional herbal medicine, this plant is valued for its therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering natural bioactive compounds that support holistic healing and wellness practices.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dicliptera Umbellata · Dicliptera Maculata Var. Senegambica · 10 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dicliptera verticillataSynonyms
- Dicliptera umbellata
- Dicliptera maculata var. senegambica
- Dianthera verticillata
- Justicia ocymoides
- Dicliptera spinulosa
- Dicliptera senegambica
- Dicliptera ocymoides
- Dicliptera micranthes
- Diapedium verticillatum
- Diapedium umbellatum
- Diapedium cuspidatum
- Hypoestes umbellata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is specifically positioned in the family Acanthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Dicliptera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dicliptera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans across several regions. In the Macaronesian islands, its presence is noted in Cape Verde. Moving to the mainland, it is widely distributed throughout West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found in countries such as Burkina, Gambia, and Ghana. Additionally, its range extends further south into the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dicliptera verticillata, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through its foliage. The leaves are the most significant components used in traditional remedies, often prepared as infusions or decoctions to treat various ailments. Each individual leaf serves as a concentrated source of bioactive compounds, making the study of the leaf structure and its chemical composition essential for understanding the plant's therapeutic potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dicliptera verticillata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Contraceptive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Zygote (Cambridge, England) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Contraceptive | Zygote (Cambridge, England) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dicliptera verticillata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysmenorrhea, female infertility, fertility, infertility, menstrual cycle.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| dysmenorrhea | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| female infertility | Zygote (Cambridge, England) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fertility | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menstrual cycle | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Zygote (Cambridge, England) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract of the leaf mixture (ADHJ) | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extracts from the leaves | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf mixture extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |