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Merwilla plumbea subsp. plumbea

Merwilla plumbea subsp. plumbea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Merwilla plumbea subsp. plumbea, is a distinguished medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific ecological niches, this subspecies contains specialized phytochemicals used in traditional healing. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research and natural wellness.

Family
Asparagaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Scilla Natalensis Var. Sordida · Scilla Natalensis · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Merwilla plumbea subsp. plumbea

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, classified under the kingdom Plantae and phylum Streptophyta, belongs to the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales and family Asparagaceae, it is specifically identified by the genus Merwilla. The subspecies designation for this medicinal specimen is Merwilla plumbea subsp. plumbea.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asparagales
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Merwilla

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. Within South Tropical Africa, its presence has been specifically documented in Malawi. Moving into Southern Africa, the species is widely found throughout the Cape Provinces. It also inhabits the mountainous terrain of Lesotho and the coastal regions of KwaZulu-Natal. Finally, the plant can be located within the expansive landscapes of the Free State.

Region Area
South Tropical Africa Malawi
Southern Africa Cape Provinces
Southern Africa Lesotho
Southern Africa KwaZulu-Natal
Southern Africa Free State
Southern Africa Eswatini
Southern Africa Northern Provinces

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Merwilla plumbea subsp. plumbea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CU, ZN.

Chemicals reported in Merwilla plumbea subsp. plumbea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CU 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ZN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CU

  1. Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology

ZN

  1. Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology

Preparations

Merwilla plumbea subsp. plumbea has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aerosol smoke, dry smoke, smoke extract dilutions.

Preparations reported for Merwilla plumbea subsp. plumbea
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aerosol smoke 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dry smoke 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Smoke extract dilutions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aerosol smoke

  1. Bioresource technology

Dry smoke

  1. Bioresource technology

Smoke extract dilutions

  1. Bioresource technology