Keetia leucantha
Keetia leucantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Keetia leucantha, scientifically known as Keetia leucantha, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers significant botanical interest due to its bioactive compounds. Understanding its medicinal potential provides vital insights into natural remedies and herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Plectronia Leucantha
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Keetia leucanthaSynonyms
- Plectronia leucantha
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is specifically situated in the family Rubiaceae. Its taxonomic identity is finalized within the genus Keetia, where it is known as Keetia leucantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Keetia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Keetia leucantha, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina Faso. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends into the territories of Ghana and Guinea. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of the Ivory Coast. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical range for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Keetia leucantha, possesses several distinct components that are utilized for its medicinal properties. The woody twigs serve as a structural foundation of the specimen, while the broad, green leaves act as the primary site for biochemical synthesis. From these botanical elements, researchers can derive concentrated essential oil, which captures the plant's aromatic and bioactive compounds. Furthermore, laboratory investigations often utilize a dichloromethane extract of leaves to isolate specific secondary metabolites, allowing for a deeper understanding of the plant's therapeutic potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Keetia leucantha has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Geranyl acetone, OLEANOLIC ACID, Phytol, Ursolic acid, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Geranyl acetone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Geranyl acetone
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Phytol
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Ursolic acid
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
betulinic acid
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
triterpenoids
- Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society
Activities
Keetia leucantha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Keetia leucantha has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania mexicana mexicana, malaria, Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, parasitic infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania mexicana mexicana | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | Malaria journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic infections | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts of leaves | Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts of twigs | Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |