Halleria lucida
Halleria lucida, commonly known as the "medicinal plant of the forest," is a significant species in traditional Southeast Asian medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is primarily utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering promising therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research for various healing applications.
- Scientific name: Halleria lucida
- Family: Stilbaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Chemicals
Halleria lucida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, proanthocyanidins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Halleria lucida has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |