Dorstenia
Dorstenia, commonly known as a powerhouse of traditional healing, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation and various ailments, offering a natural approach to enhancing wellness and holistic health.
- Scientific name: Dorstenia
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosalales. Finally, it is a member of the family Moraceae and falls under the genus Dorstenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dorstenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dorslenia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Dorstenien, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Dorsteniya. It is identified as دورستنیا in Persian, and in the Slavic languages, it is called дорстения in Russian and Дорстенія in Ukrainian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Dorstenien | Wikidata |
| az | Dorsteniya | Wikidata |
| fa | دورستنیا | Wikidata |
| ru | дорстения | Wikidata |
| uk | Дорстенія | Wikidata |
| azb | دورستنیا | Wikidata |
| ar | قصير | Wikidata |
| fi | lonkiot | Wikidata |
| arz | قصير | Wikidata |
| zh | 琉桑属 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its natural range includes the country of Benin, where it grows in local ecosystems. It is also distributed throughout Burkina, contributing to its regional presence. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Ghana. Finally, its geographical footprint extends to Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dorstenia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isobavachalcone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Isobavachalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |