Gnidia involucrata
Gnidia involucrata, commonly known as the Cape Gnidia, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to the diverse landscapes of Southern Africa. Characterized by its unique floral structures and leathery leaves, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various regional practices for its potent bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Gnidia involucrata
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Gnidia involucrata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malvales and is a member of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Gnidia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gnidia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gnidia involucrata, is referred to by the common name Bagaruwar giwa in the ha language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ha | Bagaruwar giwa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its range extends through the nation of Guinea. It can also be located within the borders of Ivory Coast and Mali. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout Nigeria. Finally, its geographical presence includes the country of Togo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Activities
Gnidia involucrata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gnidia involucrata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidants, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |