Leptoderris micrantha
Leptoderris micrantha, commonly known as a versatile medicinal herb, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections. Exploring its pharmacological properties offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Leptoderris micrantha
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 further categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Leptoderris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Leptoderris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Leptoderris micrantha, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the small-flowered leptoderm, while in French, it is known as la leptodermie à petites fleurs. In Spanish, the species is called leptodermia de flores pequeñas, and in Portuguese, it is referred to as leptodermia de flores pequenas.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Leptoderris micrantha, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is well-documented within the borders of Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be found growing throughout the territory of Ivory Coast. It is also widely distributed across the landscape of Nigeria. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends to Sierra Leone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Leptoderris micrantha has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |