Stinky Haap
Kedrostis foetidissima · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stinky Haap, scientifically known as Kedrostis foetidissima, is a robust, climbing shrub native to the Indian subcontinent. Renowned for its pungent aroma, this medicinal plant holds significant value in traditional Ayurvedic practices. It is widely utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties in various herbal formulations.
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaves
- Common names
- Stinky Haap
- Scientific synonyms
- Kedrostis Rostrata · Melothria Obtusiloba · 21 more
Names
Common Names
- Stinky Haap
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kedrostis foetidissimaSynonyms
- Kedrostis rostrata
- Melothria obtusiloba
- Achmandra rostrata
- Rhynchocarpa foetidissima
- Melothria foetida
- Zehneria obtusiloba
- Rhynchocarpa foetida
- Melothria foetidissima
- Kedrostis obtusiloba
- Rhynchocarpa rostrata
- Bryonia rostrata
- Bryonia perrottetiana
- Bryonia prostrata
- Bryonia foetidissima
- Cyrtonema foetens
- Cyrtonema convolvulaceum
- Cyrtonema divergens
- Trichosanthes foetidissima
- Kedrostis foetidissima var. microcarpa
- Kedrostis foetidissima var. divergens
- Kedrostis foetidissima var. perrottetiana
- Kedrostis foetidissima subsp. obtusiloba
- Kedrostis foetidissima var. glandulifera
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Cucurbitales, it falls under the family Cucurbitaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Kedrostis, which contains the species Kedrostis foetidissima.
| 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, known as Kedrostis foetidissima, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the territory of Mali. Its presence is also well-documented throughout Nigeria. Finally, the distribution includes the country of Niger, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Kedrostis foetidissima, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are typically characterized by their distinct shape and pungent odor, which contributes to the plant's unique pharmacological profile. In various herbal remedies, these leaves are often collected and processed to harness their bioactive compounds for therapeutic use.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Journal of food biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kedrostis foetidissima has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, Steroids, Tannins, Terpenoids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kedrostis foetidissima has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Gastroprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kedrostis foetidissima has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | Tropical medicine and health (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| crude extracts | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenolic fraction extracted from the leaves | Journal of food biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |