Guibourtia coleosperma
Guibourtia coleosperma, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in traditional practices, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. This plant holds immense pharmacological potential, offering valuable insights into natural treatments for inflammatory and infectious conditions.
- Scientific name: Guibourtia coleosperma
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized under the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Guibourtia, specifically the species Guibourtia coleosperma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Guibourtia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Guibourtia coleosperma, is referred to by the common name Grootvalsmopanie in Afrikaans (af).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Grootvalsmopanie | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence extends into South Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting the territories of Angola and Zambia. Additionally, the species is documented in Zimbabwe, which also falls under the South Tropical Africa classification. Finally, its range reaches into the Southern Africa region, encompassing Botswana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Guibourtia coleosperma has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, coumarins, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Guibourtia coleosperma has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Guibourtia coleosperma has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |