Elephantopus
Elephantopus, commonly known as Elephant's Foot, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Frequently used to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, this resilient plant offers remarkable therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Elephantopus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
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 and the family Asteraceae, it is classified under the genus Elephantopus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elephantopus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered within the West Tropical Africa region. It is documented to grow naturally in the country of Benin. Additionally, its presence is noted throughout Burkina Faso. The species can also be found extending into Ghana. Finally, its range includes the nations of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
| 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Activities
Elephantopus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiprotozoal, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |