Fuerstia africana
Fuerstia africana, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical Africa, is highly valued for its diverse pharmacological properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this plant contains bioactive compounds believed to treat various ailments, ranging from inflammatory conditions to infections, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Fuerstia africana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Fuerstia africana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Fuerstia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fuerstia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution pattern across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be specifically located within Rwanda. Its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is found in both Ethiopia and Somalia. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout East Tropical Africa. Within this eastern region, the plant is documented to grow in both Kenya and Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fuerstia africana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ferruginol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ferruginol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fuerstia africana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fuerstia africana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, malaria, snakebites.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |