Lantana trifolia
Lantana trifolia, commonly known as the three-leaved lantana, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized in traditional healing. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and vibrant blooms, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, making it a vital resource in ethnobotanical studies worldwide.
- Scientific name: Lantana trifolia
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Lantana as Lantana trifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lantana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. Within West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Benin and Guinea. Its presence is also well-documented throughout Nigeria and Togo. Moving toward the central part of the continent, the species extends into West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, its range includes the nation of Burundi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Activities
Lantana trifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antinociceptive, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lantana trifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dental caries, edema, periodontal diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| periodontal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |