Lippia multiflora
Lippia multiflora, commonly known as Omweg or False Rosemary, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Africa. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, it is traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin infections. Its potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties make it a vital resource in ethnomedicine.
- Scientific name: Lippia multiflora
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lippia, specifically as the species Lippia multiflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lippia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lippia multiflora, is recognized by various local names depending on the linguistic region. In Amharic, it is commonly referred to as ኮሰረት.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| am | ኮሰረት | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several nations within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Benin and Burkina. Its presence also extends to the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Ghana. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Lippia multiflora, possesses various parts that are utilized for its medicinal properties. The aromatic leaves are the most significant component, often harvested in their fresh state or processed into dried leaves to preserve their essential oils for infusions and treatments. These green leaf structures are held aloft by sturdy stalks, which support the plant's growth and allow the foliage to capture sunlight effectively.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stalks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lippia multiflora has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, flavonoids, isonuomioside A, isoverbascoside, luteolin-7-O-glucuronide.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isonuomioside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoverbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nuomioside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lippia multiflora has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antiepileptic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tranquilizer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lippia multiflora has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, abdominal cramps, antidepressant, antioxidant, antispasmodic.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal cramps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| status epilepticus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |