Eriosemas
Eriosema · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Eriosemas, scientifically known as Eriosema, is a fascinating genus of legumes renowned for their unique medicinal properties. Found primarily in tropical regions, these plants offer diverse bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. Exploring their phytochemical potential provides valuable insights into developing natural treatments for various health conditions worldwide.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Eriosemas · Sand Peas · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Pyrrhotrichia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Eriosemas
- Sand Peas
- Woolly Standards
Scientific Names
Accepted name
EriosemaSynonyms
- Pyrrhotrichia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Eriosema |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| 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 |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Eriosema has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Estrogenic, Hypolipidemic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Estrogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthelmintic
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Aphrodisiac
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Estrogenic
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Hypolipidemic
- Frontiers in pharmacology