Lepisanthes
Lepisanthes · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Lepisanthes, scientifically known as Lepisanthes, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Sapindaceae family. Renowned for their lush foliage and ornamental appeal, many species hold significant ethnobotanical value. These tropical plants are frequently studied for their potential medicinal properties and their ecological role in forest ecosystems.
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LepisanthesSynonyms
- Scorododendron
- Howethoa
- Thraulococcus
- Manongarivea
- Aphania
- Erioglossum
- Hemigyrosa
- Hebecoccus
- Aphanococcus
- Anomosanthes
- Moulinsia
- Vitenia
- Otophora
- Otolepis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Aphania
- Anomosanthes
- Hebecoccus
- Aphanococcus
- Otophora
- Sapindopsis
- Erioglossum
- Howethoa
- Thraulococcus
- Manongarivea
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Lepisanthes |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Lepisanthes has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antihyperglycemic, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Antihyperglycemic
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Antimalarial
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Antimicrobial
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Lepisanthes has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oils
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences