Gonospermum fruticosum
Gonospermum fruticosum, commonly known as the climbing woody vine, is a medicinal plant significant in traditional healing practices. Belonging to the Menispermaceae family, it is widely utilized for its bioactive alkaloids. Research focuses on its potential therapeutic properties, particularly for treating inflammatory conditions and various neurological disorders.
- Scientific name: Gonospermum fruticosum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it resides in the family Asteraceae under the genus Gonospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gonospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Gonospermum fruticosum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the bush amaranth, while in Spanish, it is known as palo de sangre. In Portuguese, the species is called mofumbo, and in French, it is identified as le mofumbo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical distribution within the Atlantic region. It is primarily found in the Macaronesian archipelago, which serves as a key habitat for its growth. Specifically, its presence is documented within the Canary Islands. This localized range suggests that the species is adapted to the unique environmental conditions of this island chain. Consequently, its occurrence remains restricted to these particular volcanic territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gonospermum fruticosum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sesquiterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |