Keetia venosa
Keetia venosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Keetia venosa, is a rare medicinal plant revered for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, it contains potent bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. This guide explores its botanical characteristics, traditional uses, and the emerging scientific research surrounding its remarkable healing potential.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Canthium Dundusanense · Canthium Venosum · 10 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Keetia venosaSynonyms
- Canthium dundusanense
- Canthium venosum
- Plectronia barteri
- Plectronia sylvatica
- Plectronia reygaertii
- Plectronia stipulata
- Canthium barteri
- Canthium sylvaticum
- Canthium venosum var. pubescens
- Plectronia vanderystii
- Plectronia venosa
- Plectronia dundusanensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy places it in the family Rubiaceae and the genus Keetia.
| 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 as Keetia venosa, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the country of Benin. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the territory of Burkina Faso. The species is also documented to exist within the borders of Ghana. Finally, its range includes the nations of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Keetia venosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
triterpenoids
- Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society
Activities
Keetia venosa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 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 venosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |