Hibiscus macranthus
Hibiscus macranthus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Hibiscus macranthus, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditionally used in various healing practices, it contains bioactive compounds valued for their antioxidant properties, supporting holistic wellness and various traditional medicinal applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hibiscus macranthusDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within various regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in countries such as Burundi, Cameroon, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beyond this central cluster, its range extends toward the eastern parts of the continent. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the Northeast Tropical Africa region, including Eritrea. Together, these locations define the known natural habitat for Hibiscus macrantthus.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Hibiscus macranthus is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a structure typical of herbaceous plants. This species reaches a maximum plant height of approximately 1.828822238 meters, contributing to its overall stature within its ecological niche.
- Growth form :
- herb
- Plant height max:
- 1.828822238 m
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Hibiscus macranthus 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Hibiscus macranthus has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include dysmenorrhea, fertility, infertility, menstrual cycle.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dysmenorrhea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fertility | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Infertility | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Menstrual cycle | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dysmenorrhea
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Fertility
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Infertility
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Menstrual cycle
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Hibiscus macranthus has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract of the leaf mixture (ADHJ), aqueous extracts from the leaves, leaf mixture extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extract of the leaf mixture (adhj) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous extracts from the leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf mixture extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aqueous extract of the leaf mixture (adhj)
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Aqueous extracts from the leaves
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Leaf mixture extract
- Journal of ethnopharmacology