Tree Fuschia
Halleria lucida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tree Fuschia, scientifically known as Halleria lucida, is a striking evergreen shrub native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its vibrant, bell-shaped flowers and glossy foliage, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds, often used to treat various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Stilbaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Tree Fuschia · African Honeysuckle · 9 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Halleria Lucida Var. Abyssinica · Halleria Abyssinica
Names
Common Names
- Tree Fuschia
- African honeysuckle
- Fuchsiatree
- Halleria
- Hilarious Lucy
- Tree-Fuchsia
- Tree-Honeysuckle
- White Olive
- White-Olive
- Wild Fuschia
- Wild-Fuchsia
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Nutzungsbaum
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Halleria lucidaSynonyms
- Halleria lucida var. abyssinica
- Halleria abyssinica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Stilbaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Halleria, specifically as the species Halleria lucida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Stilbaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Halleria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In the Atlantic, it can be found within the Macaronesian islands of the Azores. Its presence extends significantly into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the DR Congo. Furthermore, it is well-established in Northeast Tropical Africa, appearing in Eritrea and Ethiopia. Finally, its range continues through the Northeast African territories of Sudan and South Sudan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Halleria lucida, possesses distinct morphological characteristics within its vegetative structures. The stems are typically woody and provide the necessary structural support for the plant's growth in its natural habitat. Complementing the stems are the leaves, which are characterized by their glossy, dark green appearance and specific venation patterns that are essential for photosynthesis and the production of its medicinal compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Halleria lucida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Proanthocyanidins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proanthocyanidins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Bioresource technology
Proanthocyanidins
- Bioresource technology
Activities
Halleria lucida has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Halleria lucida has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus epidermidis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extracts of the leaves | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extracts of the stems | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |