Hugonia castaneifolia
Hugonia castaniifolia, commonly known as the chestnut-leaved Hugoia, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is traditionally used to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical composition offers significant potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Hugonia castaneifolia
- Family: Linaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hugonia castaneifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Linaceae and is situated within the genus Hugonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Linaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hugonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hugonia castanesiifolia, is known by various regional names depending on the local language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the chestnut-leaved hugonia, while in Portuguese, it is known as hugônia-castanhosa. In Spanish, the species is called hugonia de hoja de castaño.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Hugonia castaneifolia, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the African continent. It is primarily located within the region of East Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the country of Kenya. Additionally, its natural range extends into the neighboring territory of Tanzania. These two nations represent the documented areas where this medicinal plant occurs in the wild.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hugonia castaneifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hugonone B.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hugonone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |