African Haap
Kedrostis africana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
African Haap, scientifically known as Kedrostis africanica, is a versatile medicinal herb native to various African regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and digestive issues. Its unique phytochemical profile continues to intrigue researchers exploring natural pharmacological solutions.
Names
Common Names
- African Haap
- Bryony
- Cape Bryony
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kedrostis africanaSynonyms
- Rhynchocarpa africana
- Rhynchocarpa dissecta
- Kedrostis digitata
- Kedrostis glauca
- Kedrostis grossulariifolia
- Coniandra africana
- Coniandra pinnatisecta
- Coniandra punctulata
- Coniandra digitata
- Coniandra dissecta
- Coniandra glauca
- Coniandra grossulariifolia
- Cyrtonema digitatum
- Bryonia grossularifolia
- Bryonia digitata
- Bryonia dissecta
- Bryonia ciliata
- Bryonia multifida
- Bryonia africana
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Kedrostis africana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Cucurbitales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cucurbitaceae and is categorized under the genus Kedrostis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kedrostis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout various regions of Southern Africa. Its distribution includes the diverse landscapes of the Cape Provinces. It can also be located within the borders of Namibia. Furthermore, the species thrives in the areas of KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. Finally, its presence extends into the Northern Provinces of the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kedrostis africana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lipase.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lipase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lipase
- Heliyon
Activities
Kedrostis africana has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiobesity, Cytotoxic, Diuretic, Emetic, Purgative.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiobesity | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Emetic | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Purgative | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kedrostis africana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity, dropsy.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| obesity | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dropsy | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous and ethanol extracts of Kedrostis africana tuber | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |