Holarrhena floribunda
Holarrhena floribunda, commonly known as the flowering holly, is a resilient medicinal shrub cherished in traditional healing. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this plant offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Often utilized in herbal remedies to support immune health, it remains a vital resource in ethnobotanical studies and wellness.
- Scientific name: Holarrhena floribunda
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Holarrhena, specifically the species Holarrhena floribunda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Holarrhena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Holarrhena floribunda, is recognized by various local names depending on the linguistic context. In the language represented by the code ff, it is commonly referred to as Nyiiwahi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ff | Nyiiwahi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Holarrhena floribunda, possesses a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence can be documented within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, it is found growing in the territories of Burkina and Gambia. The species also extends its range into the country of Ghana. Finally, its geographical reach includes the nation of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Holarrhena floribunda, possesses various anatomical components that contribute to its traditional medicinal applications. The morphological structure includes a woody stem that supports the plant's growth, while the stem bark is frequently harvested for its bioactive properties. Within this stem bark, concentrated therapeutic compounds are stored, which are often utilized in herbal preparations. The plant also features prominent green leaves that facilitate photosynthesis and are sometimes used in decoctions. Furthermore, when the plant tissue is damaged, it exudes a milky latex, a substance that plays a significant role in the plant's chemical defense and pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| latex | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Holarrhena floribunda has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Holadysamine, conessine, ethyl acetate, holadienine, holonamine.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Holadysamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| conessine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| holadienine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| holonamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Holarrhena floribunda has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antibacterial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Holarrhena floribunda has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Buruli Ulcer, Plasmodium falciparum, malaria, wounds.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Buruli Ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |