Flueggea virosa
White-berry bush
Flueggea virosa, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical Africa, holds great ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this shrub are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Flueggea virosa
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Flueggea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Flueggea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Flueggea viridescens (often referred to in botanical contexts as Flueggea virosa), is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 白饭树 (zh-Hans), 白飯樹 (zh-Hant), 白飯樹 (zh-HK), and 白饭树 (zh). In Vietnam, it is commonly known as Bỏng nổ (vi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 白饭树 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 白飯樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 白飯樹 | Wikidata |
| vi | Bỏng nổ | Wikidata |
| zh | 白饭树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 密花白飯樹 | Wikidata |
| wo | Keŋ | Wikidata |
| dag | Susuɣra | Wikidata |
| ar | نهف منتن | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白饭树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the West Tropical Africa region, the species can be found in Benin and Burkina. It also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of the Gambia. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Flueggea virosa, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The leaves are often collected for their bioactive compounds, while the twigs are frequently employed in traditional preparations. Additionally, the roots serve as a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile, and the root bark is specifically harvested to extract potent therapeutic elements used in folk remedies.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 12
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| twigs | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Flueggea virosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Securinol A, flueggether A, virosinine A.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Securinol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flueggether A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| virosinine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Flueggea virosa has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiepileptic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antipsychotic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipsychotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Flueggea virosa has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, dengue fever, malaria.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dengue fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sickle cell disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |