Diplolophium africanum
Diplolophium africanum, commonly known as the African Diplolophium, is a significant medicinal plant indigenous to various African regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential role in treating various ailments and supporting holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Diplolophium africanum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, placing it in the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Diplolophium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Diplolophium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Diplolophium africanum, is recognized by several common names in Chinese. In the standard Chinese nomenclature, it is referred to as 非洲苞绵芹 (zh), which is also written as 非洲苞绵芹 in simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and is specifically used in mainland China as 非洲苞绵芹 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 非洲苞绵芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 非洲苞绵芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 非洲苞绵芹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is notably recorded in Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in Burundi. Its range further extends through the Central African Republic and Cameroon within this same central region. Finally, the distribution concludes with its documented occurrence in Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Diplolophium africanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scoparone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scoparone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |