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Jateorhiza macrantha

Jateorhiza macrantha · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Jateorhiza macrantha, scientifically known as Jateorhiza macrantha, is a potent medicinal plant widely used in traditional African medicine. Often referred to as "Devil's Claw" in certain regions, its roots contain bioactive compounds valued for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and digestive properties, making it essential for treating various ailments.

Family
Menispermaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Jateorhiza Strigosa · Cocculus Macranthus

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Jateorhiza macrantha

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, falling within the family Menispermaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Jateorhiza.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Ranunculales WCVP
Family Menispermaceae WCVP
Genus Jateorhiza WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Nigeria. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the territory of Cabinda. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Finally, its geographical range includes the nation of Congo within the West-Central Tropical Africa zone.

Region Area Source
West Tropical Africa Nigeria WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Cabinda WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Central African Republic WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Congo WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Gabon WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is. WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Jatrophora macrantha, utilizes its foliage as a primary component for medicinal applications, specifically through its leaves and individual leaf structures. The leaves serve as a vital part of the plant's biological profile, often being harvested in various forms to prepare traditional remedies. Whether used as whole leaves or processed leaf extracts, these parts are central to the plant's therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Jateorhiza macrantha has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CA, CU, FE, MG, MN.

Chemicals reported in Jateorhiza macrantha
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CU 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
FE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MG 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ZN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
na 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CA

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

CU

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

FE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

MG

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

MN

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

ZN

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

na

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
leaf aqueous extract Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆