Kleinhovia hospita
Kleinhovia hospita, commonly known as the "tree of life" in some folk traditions, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Valued for its unique bioactive compounds, it is studied for potential therapeutic properties, offering promising insights into natural treatments for various ailments and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Kleinhovia hospita
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Kleinhovia hospita, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Kleinhovia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kleinhovia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia and Africa. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found located in the Comoros. Its range extends to Eastern Asia, where it inhabits both Taiwan and the Nansei-shoto islands. In China, the species is specifically recorded in the tropical province of Hainan. Finally, its presence reaches the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kleinhovia hospita has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kleinhospitine A, taraxerone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kleinhospitine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxerone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kleinhovia hospita has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, burns, inflammation, liver disease, malaria.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |