Maerua oblongifolia
Maerua oblongifolia, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in tropical regions, this plant is recognized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Research focuses on its bioactive compounds, which offer potential applications in treating various ailments and advancing pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Maerua oblongifolia
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Brassicales and the family Capparaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Maerua, specifically as the species Maerua oblongifolia.
| 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, known as Maerua oblongifolia, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina Faso. Additionally, its presence extends into the territory of Ghana. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Mali. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far as Mauritania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Maerua oblongifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catalase, chlorophyll, proline, superoxide dismutase.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide dismutase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Maerua oblongifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lipid peroxidation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |