Grewia ferruginea
Grewia ferruginea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Grewia ferruginea, scientifically known as Grewia ferruginea, is a versatile deciduous shrub native to various African landscapes. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat diverse ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation. This resilient plant offers significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Grewia ferrugineaSources: Wikidata
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the tropical regions of Africa. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Eritrea. Its range continues through Ethiopia and extends into the territories of Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally, the species is documented in East Tropical Africa, specifically within Kenya. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Grewia ferruginea.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Grewia ferruginea has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine
Conditions
Grewia ferruginea has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include constipation.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Constipation
- Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine
Preparations
Grewia ferruginea has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 80% Methanolic Extract of the Leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 80% methanolic extract of the leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
80% methanolic extract of the leaves
- Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine