Distephanus biafrae
Distephanus biafrae · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Distephanus biafrae, scientifically known as Distephanus biafrae, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This species offers significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of interest for modern therapeutic research.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Vernonia Biafrae Var. Tufnelliae · Vernonia Solidaginifolia · 7 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Distephanus biafraeSynonyms
- Vernonia biafrae var. tufnelliae
- Vernonia solidaginifolia
- Gongrothamnus solidaginifolius
- Cacalia biafrae
- Vernonia biafrae
- Vernonia rhodocalymma
- Vernonia senecioides
- Vernonia tufnelliae
- Vernonia verschuerenii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Distephanus, where it is known as Distephanus biafrae.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Distephanus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Its distribution also extends into the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, the species has been documented in Burundi. Consequently, its geographical range spans multiple diverse ecological zones from West to Central Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
Activities
Distephanus biafrae has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |