Leonotis ocymifolia raineriana
Leonotis ocymifolia var. raineriana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Leonotis ocymifolia rainerianana, scientifically known as Leonotis ocymifolia var. rainerianana, is a striking medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its vibrant orange, tubular flowers, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat ailments ranging from respiratory issues to inflammatory conditions and skin infections.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Broadleaf Lionspaw
- Scientific synonyms
- Leonotis Velutina Var. Raineriana · Leonotis Raineriana Var. Rugosa · 30 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Broadleaf Lionspaw
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Leonotis ocymifolia var. rainerianaSynonyms
- Leonotis velutina var. raineriana
- Leonotis raineriana var. rugosa
- Leonotis mollissima var. carnea
- Leonotis mollissima var. fulva
- Leonotis laxifolia f. pilosa
- Leonotis mollis var. albiflora
- Leonotis intermedia var. natalensis
- Leonotis velutina var. angustifolia
- Leonotis dysophylla
- Leonotis elliotii
- Leonotis engleri
- Leonotis galpinii
- Leonotis bachmannii
- Leonotis mollissima
- Leonotis brevipes
- Leonotis longidens
- Leonotis malacophylla
- Leonotis melleri
- Leonotis intermedia
- Leonotis kagerensis
- Leonotis latifolia
- Leonotis laxifolia
- Leonotis hereroensis
- Leonotis dinteri
- Leonotis raineriana
- Leonotis rugosa
- Leonotis newtonii
- Leonotis spectabilis
- Leonotis urticifolia
- Leonotis velutina
- Leonotis velutina var. rugosa
- Leonotis westae
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Leonotis. Specifically, it is identified as the variety rainerianas of the species Leonotis ocymifolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Leonotis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across various regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence also extends into the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the countries of Eritrea and Ethiopia. These locations highlight the plant's preference for diverse tropical environments within these specific zones.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Leonotis ocymifolia var. raineriana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of parasitology research
Chemicals
Leonotis ocymifolia var. raineriana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Leonotin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leonotin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leonotin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Leonotis ocymifolia var. raineriana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Preparations
Leonotis ocymifolia var. raineriana has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extracts, leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanolic extracts
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Leaves
- Journal of parasitology research