Dorstenia
Dorstenia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dorstenia, scientifically known as Dorstenia, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Exploring its unique phytochemical profile reveals significant potential for developing natural treatments, making it a vital subject for botanical research.
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ctenocladium · Craterogyne · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
DorsteniaSynonyms
- Ctenocladium
- Craterogyne
- Sychinium
- Kosaria
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Craterogyne
- Ctenocladium
- Kosaria
- Sychinium
German:
- Dorstenien
- Dorstenien
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Dorstenia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Dorstenia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isobavachalcone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isobavachalcone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isobavachalcone
- Journal of ethnopharmacology