Eriosema
Eriosema, commonly known as a genus of leguminous plants, holds significant potential in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, these species are valued for their diverse phytochemical profiles. Researchers are increasingly exploring their bioactive compounds to develop natural remedies for various ailments, highlighting their importance in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Eriosema
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Eriosema.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eriosema | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Eriosema, is known by various names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 鸡头薯属 (zh-hans), 雀脷珠屬 (zh-hant and zh-hk), or simply 鸡头薯属 (zh). In Russian, the genus is identified as эриосема (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 鸡头薯属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 雀脷珠屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 雀脷珠屬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡头薯属 | Wikidata |
| ru | эриосема | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鸡头薯属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雞頭薯屬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 雀脷珠属 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its geographical presence includes the nation of Benin, where it grows in local ecosystems. It also inhabits parts of Burkina and the Gambia within the same broader territory. Furthermore, the distribution extends into Ghana, contributing to the regional biodiversity. Finally, its range reaches as far as Guinea-Bissau, completing its documented West African spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 |
Activities
Eriosema has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Estrogenic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Estrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |