Ribbon Bush
Hypoestes aristata var. aristata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ribbon Bush, scientifically known as Hypoestes aristata var. aristata, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to South Africa. Renowned for its striking, narrow foliage, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat ailments ranging from skin irritations to digestive issues.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Ribbon Bush
- Scientific synonyms
- Hypoestes Aristata Var. Alba · Hypoestes Antennifera · 15 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Ribbon Bush
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hypoestes aristata var. aristataSynonyms
- Hypoestes aristata var. alba
- Hypoestes antennifera
- Hypoestes clinopodia
- Hypoestes insularis
- Hypoestes plumosa
- Hypoestes polymorpha
- Hypoestes staudtii
- Hypoestes verticillaris
- Hypoestes aristata var. kikuyensis
- Hypoestes aristata var. letestui
- Hypoestes aristata var. macrophylla
- Hypoestes verticillaris var. modesta
- Hypoestes aristata var. insularis
- Hypoestes aristata var. staudtii
- Dicliptera jussiaei
- Diapedium verticillare
- Dicliptera verticillaris
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Hypoestes as the variety aristata.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Hypoestes |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions in Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence has been documented in Burkina, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria. Its range also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Burundi. Furthermore, the species is located within the Central African Republic. Overall, these locations highlight the plant's presence across diverse tropical landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hypoestes aristata var. aristata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Verticillarone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Verticillarone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Verticillarone
- Journal of Asian natural products research