Lasianthera africana
Lasianthera africana, commonly known as the African herb, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Lasianthera africana
- Family: Stemonuraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Aquifoliales. Finally, its taxonomic lineage places it in the family Stemonuraceae and the genus Lasiantera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Aquifoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Stemonuraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lasianthera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence has been documented in Nigeria. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Cameroon and the Congo. Furthermore, its range includes the territory of Equatorial Guinea within the same West-Central region. Finally, the plant is also recorded as growing in Cabinda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lasianthera africana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, desulphosinigrin, luteolin, phenols, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desulphosinigrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lasianthera africana has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticholinesterase, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lasianthera africana has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, diarrhea, parasitic infections, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |