Lagenaria breviflora
Lagenaria breviflora, commonly known as the bottle gourd, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently used to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and inflammation. This nutrient-rich gourd offers significant health benefits, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Lagenaria breviflora
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Cucurbitaleales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Lagenaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lagenaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence is documented in the country of Benin. It can also be found growing across the territory of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, its distribution extends into Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the species is recorded within the borders of 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Activities
Lagenaria breviflora has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Antioxidant, Cardiotoxic, Hepatoprotective, Hepatotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lagenaria breviflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |