Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis
Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis, commonly known as a distinctive member of the Verbenaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this subspecies is increasingly recognized in ethnobotanical studies for its potential bioactive compounds and traditional applications in folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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 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 | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Activities
Lantana ukambensis subsp. ukambensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |