Hibiscus cannabinus
Kenaf
Hibiscus cannabinus, commonly known as kenaf, is a versatile annual plant valued for its fibrous stalks and medicinal potential. Traditionally used in herbal remedies, it offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beyond its therapeutic uses, this robust species serves as a sustainable resource for textiles, paper, and bioenergy production.
- Scientific name: Hibiscus cannabinus
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Hibiscus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hibiscus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names across different languages, is widely recognized for its unique botanical characteristics. In Polish, it is referred to as Ketmia konopiowata, while in Basque and French, it is commonly called Kenaf. It also goes by the name Кенаф in Belarusian and is known as Гибискус коноплёвый in Russian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Ketmia konopiowata | Wikidata |
| eu | Kenaf | Wikidata |
| fr | Kenaf | Wikidata |
| be | Кенаф | Wikidata |
| ru | Гибискус коноплёвый | Wikidata |
| ca | Kenaf | Wikidata |
| uk | гібіск конопляний | Wikidata |
| de | Kenaf | Wikidata |
| ml | മെസ്റ്റ | Wikidata |
| ja | ケナフ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the globe. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Hungary. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is located in the Southeastern European region of Kriti. Its presence extends through Eastern Europe, specifically throughout Ukraine and South European Russia. Finally, the species reaches the Atlantic reaches of Macaronesia in Cape Verde.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hibiscus cannabinus, commonly known as kenaf, utilizes various botanical structures for its growth and medicinal applications. The roots, which extend deep into the soil to provide stability and nutrient absorption, consist of a central root system that anchors the plant effectively. Above the ground, the lush green leaves are essential for photosynthesis, and each individual leaf possesses a distinct shape that contributes to the plant's overall physiological functions.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hibiscus cannabinus has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 1-octadecanesulphonyl chloride, 9-oximino-2,7-diethoxyfluorene, Ca, Mg.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-octadecanesulphonyl chloride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-oximino-2,7-diethoxyfluorene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cianidanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-tocopherol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptacosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hibiscus cannabinus has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiapoptotic, Antidepressant, Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiapoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hibiscus cannabinus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, Salt Stress, malaria, salt stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salt Stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |