Lepisanthes
Lepisanthes, commonly known as various local names depending on the species, is a genus of flowering plants within the Sapindaceae family. Renowned for its diverse botanical characteristics, many species offer medicinal potential, providing traditional remedies for various ailments through their unique bioactive compounds found in leaves, fruits, and bark.
- Scientific name: Lepisanthes
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it falls under the family Sapindaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Lepisanthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lepisanthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lepisanthes, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans, zh-cn, zh), it is commonly called 鳞花木属, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant, zh-hk), it is known as 赤才屬.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 鳞花木属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 赤才屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 赤才屬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鳞花木属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鳞花木属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鱗花木屬 | Wikidata |
| ja | マタジャムノキ属 | Wikidata |
| es | Aphania | Wikidata |
| es | Anomosanthes | Wikidata |
| es | Hebecoccus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence can be documented in the country of Benin, where it grows in local ecosystems. It is also found across several other West African nations, including Gambia and Ghana. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the plant is recorded as being part of the natural flora in Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Activities
Lepisanthes has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antihyperglycemic, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |