Lasiosiphon kraussianus
Lasiosiphon kraussianus, commonly known as the krauss's aster, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific African regions. Renowned for its unique floral structure, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional healers utilize various parts of this plant to treat diverse ailments, highlighting its vital role in regional herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Lasiosiphon kraussianus
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- 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 organized under the order Malvales and the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Lasiosiphon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lasiosiphon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several countries within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the nation of Benin. It can also be found growing within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species extends into the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range includes the country 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 | Mali | 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 |
Activities
Lasiosiphon kraussianus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antineoplastic, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |