Maerua angolensis
Maerua angolensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in various African regions, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers valuable insights into developing new treatments for complex human health conditions.
- Scientific name: Maerua angolensis
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Brassicales and the family Capparaceae. Finally, the species is categorized under the genus Maerua.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Capparaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Maerua | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the West Tropical Africa region, where it can be found in several different countries. Specifically, its presence has been documented within the borders of Benin. It also grows naturally throughout the territory of Burkina. Furthermore, the species is distributed across the landscapes of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its range extends to the West Tropical African nation of Gambia.
| 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Maerua angolensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arsenic, chromium, lead, nickel.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lead | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nickel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Maerua angolensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Maerua angolensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include epilepsy, insomnia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |