wild hops

Names

Common Names

• wild hops

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Zornia strobilifera
• Hedysarum strobiliferum
• Maughania strobilifera f. rubriflora
• Maughania strobilifera
• Hedysarum celtifolium
• Flemingia affinis

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. Its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Flemingia, where it is identified as Flemingia strobilifera.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent and its surrounding islands. In East Tropical Africa, its presence can be documented within the borders of Kenya. Moving toward the southern region, it is also found in South Tropical Africa, specifically in Zimbabwe. The species extends its reach into the Western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits the island of Mauritius. Furthermore, its range includes the islands of Réunion and the Seychelles within the same oceanic zone.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Flemingia strobilifera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, hydroxygenistein.

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Flemingia strobilifera has 73 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Flemingia strobilifera has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include convulsions, epilepsy, hysteria, insomnia, pain.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations