Flabellaria paniculata
Flabellaria paniculata, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, holds a distinguished place in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its bioactive compounds and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Flabellaria paniculata
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malpighiaceae and falls under the genus Flabellaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Malpighiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Flabellaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Flabellaria paniculata, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the fan palm or fan leaf, reflecting its distinct foliage. In Hindi, it is called panka-patra, and in Bengali, it is known as panka-patra as well. Additionally, in Tamil, the plant is identified as thalagam, and in Malayalam, it is referred to as thalagam.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the nation of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territories of Burkina and Ghana. The species is also documented within the borders of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its range includes the country of Guinea, marking its occurrence across these specific West African landscapes.
| 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Flabellaria paniculata, commonly known as the winged stem or fan-leaf plant, is primarily valued for the medicinal properties found in its unique foliage. The leaf of this species is highly distinctive, characterized by its fan-shaped morphology and a texture that often appears somewhat succulent. In traditional medicinal practices, these leaves are frequently utilized due to their specific chemical constituents, which are believed to offer therapeutic benefits when applied or processed correctly.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Flabellaria paniculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |