Grewia mollis
Grewia mollis, commonly known as the soft grewia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various African landscapes. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Grewia mollis
- Family: Malvaceae
- 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 organized under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Grewia, specifically within the species Grewia mollis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Grewia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific region of West Tropical Africa. Its natural habitat can be found within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across Burkina and Ghana. It also makes a presence in the country of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range extends into Guinea to complete its regional distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Grewia mollis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Grewia mollis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |