Glyphaea brevis
Glyphaea brevis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Glyphaea brevis, scientifically known as Glyphaea brevis, is a versatile medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its role in modern natural medicine and holistic wellness.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Schweinfurthafra Lateriflora · Glyphaea Lateriflora · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Glyphaea brevisSynonyms
- Schweinfurthafra lateriflora
- Glyphaea lateriflora
- Capparis brevis
- Grewia lateriflora
- Glyphaea grewioides
- Glyphaea monteiroi
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Glyphaea brevis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malvales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Malvaceae and is categorized under the genus Glyphaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glyphaea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Glyphaea brevis, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several key countries, including Benin and Ghana. Additionally, the species can be found extending through Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. The geographical range also encompasses the coastal landscapes of the Ivory Coast. Collectively, these locations define the primary natural habitat for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Glyphaea brevis, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, with particular importance placed on the stem bark. The stem bark is often harvested for its specific therapeutic properties, as it contains bioactive compounds believed to contribute to the plant's overall medicinal efficacy. In many ethnobotanical practices, the bark is processed into decoctions or extracts to treat various ailments, highlighting the functional significance of this particular structural part of the plant.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Glyphaea brevis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Epicatechin, Procyanidin B2.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Epicatechin | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Procyanidin B2 | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glyphaea brevis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis, infectious diseases, parasites.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasites | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |