Hoslundia opposita
Hoslundia oppositia, commonly known as the Hophead plant, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is traditionally used in various cultures to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and inflammatory conditions. This plant offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Hoslundia opposita
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Hoslundia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hoslundia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hoslundia opposita, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Singapore, it is commonly referred to as Nzôlogê, while in the Bemba language, it is known as Sukolan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sg | Nzôlogê | Wikidata |
| bm | Sukolan | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina. Additionally, its presence extends to the coastal areas of the Gambia. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Ghana. Finally, its geographical range 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, Hoslundia oppositia, utilizes various components for its medicinal purposes, most notably its leaves and dried root. The leaves are frequently employed in traditional remedies due to their bioactive properties, often being used to treat skin ailments or fever. Additionally, the dried root serves as a vital part of the plant's therapeutic profile, often prepared in decoctions to address internal issues or inflammatory conditions.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hoslundia opposita has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7-dimethoxy-6-methylflavone, euscaphic acid, hoslunddiol, iron.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7-dimethoxy-6-methylflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euscaphic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hoslunddiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hoslundia opposita has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Plasmodium falciparum, malaria.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |