Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis
Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific African landscapes. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this subspecies is valued in traditional healing practices for its potential therapeutic benefits, offering a fascinating subject for ethnobotanical study and pharmacological exploration.
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lantana Milne-Redheadii · Lantana Viburnoides Var. Velutina · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensisSynonyms
- Lantana milne-redheadii
- Lantana viburnoides var. velutina
- Lantana rhodesiensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Lantana.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Genus | Lantana |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the region of West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing in the country of Benin, where it occupies local ecological niches. The species is also documented to exist within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, its presence extends to the coastal and inland areas of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the plant's range includes the nation of Guinea, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Root
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Stem
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,6,3'-Trihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone, 5-Hydroxy-6,7,3',4',5'-pentamethoxyflavone, 5-Hydroxy-6,7,3',4'-tetramethoxyflavone, Flavonoids, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5,6,3'-Trihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Hydroxy-6,7,3',4',5'-pentamethoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Hydroxy-6,7,3',4'-tetramethoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
5,6,3'-Trihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone
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5-Hydroxy-6,7,3',4',5'-pentamethoxyflavone
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
5-Hydroxy-6,7,3',4'-tetramethoxyflavone
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Tannins
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
polyphenols
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
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