Glossocardia bosvallia
Glossocardia bosvallia, commonly known as the Bosvallia plant, is a distinctive medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, it is often utilized to address various ailments. Understanding its therapeutic potential and ecological significance is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Glossocardia bosvallia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Glossocardia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glossocardia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Glossocardia bosvallia, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly known as the Bosvall's tongueflower, while in French, it is called la langue de Bosvall. In Spanish, the plant is identified as la lengua de Bosvall, and in Portuguese, it is known as a língua de Bosvall.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several continents. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Niger. Moving toward Northeast Tropical Africa, the species can be found within the territories of Chad as well as Sudan and South Sudan. The plant also extends its reach into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Bangladesh. Finally, its range in the Indian Subcontinent includes significant populations throughout India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Glossocardia bosvallia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-sabinene, 13Z,16Z-docosadienoic acid, quinic acid, saponins, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-sabinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 13Z,16Z-docosadienoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glossocardia bosvallia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |