Hildegardia barteri
Hildegardia barteri, commonly known as the "miracle plant" in certain traditional medicine practices, is a potent botanical species valued for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological potential, this plant is increasingly studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, offering promising insights into natural disease management.
- Scientific name: Hildegardia barteri
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Hildegardia barteri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Its taxonomic identity is completed by its designation within the genus Hildegardia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hildegardia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hildegardia barteri, is referred to by various names depending on the regional language. In English, it is commonly called Bitter leaf, while in its native Nigerian context, it is known as Ewuro or Ewuro Olugun in Yoruba. Other regional names include Ewe-maga in Ewe and Akon-maga in Ga.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Hildegardia barteri, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented in the country of Benin. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of Ghana. The species also inhabits parts of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hildegardia barteri, is a medicinal species where the therapeutic properties are primarily concentrated in the root. The root serves as a vital component of the plant's medicinal profile, often being harvested and processed for its specific bioactive compounds. In traditional applications, this part of the plant is utilized for its unique healing potential, making the root a central element in its medicinal use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hildegardia barteri has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-hydroxymaackiain, farrerol, hildegardiol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hydroxymaackiain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| farrerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hildegardiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hildegardia barteri has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |