Embelia keniensis
Embelia keniensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Embelia keniensis, scientifically known as Embelia keniensis, is a significant medicinal plant indigenous to East Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its immense potential in developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Embelia keniensisSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Embelia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Embelia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Embelia keniensis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily recorded within the East Tropical Africa region. Specifically, the species is found growing in the country of Kenya. This restricted range suggests that it may be adapted to the particular ecological conditions found in this part of the continent. Consequently, its natural habitat is closely tied to the unique environmental characteristics of the Kenyan landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Embelia keniensis is characterized by its growth habit as a liana, functioning as a climbing vine that utilizes surrounding structures for support rather than being strictly self-supporting. This plant exhibits a distinct woody nature, possessing a firm, lignified stem structure that enables it to ascend through forest environments.
- Climber :
- liana
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Embelia keniensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hypoglycemic
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Conditions
Embelia keniensis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include blood glucose, triglycerides.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Blood glucose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triglycerides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Blood glucose
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Triglycerides
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Preparations
Embelia keniensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extract
- The American journal of Chinese medicine