Heinsia crinita subsp. crinita
Heinsia crinita subsp. crinita · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Heinsia crinita subsp. crinita, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized by various communities to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Heinsia Pulchella · Heinsia Crinita Var. Scitula · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heinsia crinita subsp. crinitaSynonyms
- Heinsia pulchella
- Heinsia crinita var. scitula
- Heinsia crinita var. splendida
- Heinsia jasminiflora
- Heinsia pubescens
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its classification under the genus Heinsia, specifically as the subspecies Heinsia crinita subsp. crinita.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Heinsia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the region of West Tropical Africa. Its presence has been documented within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the Ivory Coast and Liberia. The geographical range also extends into the nation of Nigeria. Consequently, this subspecies is concentrated within these specific West African territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Heinsia crinita subsp. crinita 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 root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Activities
Heinsia crinita subsp. crinita has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antispasmodic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Antispasmodic
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology