Lefebvrea grantii
Lefebvrea grantii, commonly known as a distinctive member of the Rubiaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural therapeutic development.
- Scientific name: Lefebvrea grantii
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Lefebvrea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lefebvrea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lefebvrea grantii, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Grant's lefebvrea, while in Spanish, it is commonly called lefebvrea de Grant. These names serve to identify this specific botanical species across different geographic areas where it may be found.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is distributed across several distinct regions within the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Benin and Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Furthermore, its range extends to Burundi within the same West-Central tropical zone. Together, these locations highlight a significant presence of the species across various tropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |