comb hyptis
Mesosphaerum pectinatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (30 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Comb hyptis, scientifically known as Mesosphaerum pectinatum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical properties and therapeutic potential offers vital insights into its significant role within natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Flower Pods · Leaves
- Common names
- Comb Hyptis
- Scientific synonyms
- Bystropogon Pectinatus · Hyptis Persica · 7 more
Names
Common Names
- comb hyptis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- barretero
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Mesosphaerum pectinatumSynonyms
- Bystropogon pectinatus
- Hyptis persica
- Bystropogon coarctatus
- Ballota parviflora
- Hyptis nepetoides
- Hyptis pectinata
- Nepeta aristata
- Nepeta pectinata
- Brotera persica
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 Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Mesosphaerum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mesosphaerum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct maritime and continental regions. Within the Macaronesia archipelago, it can be found growing in Cape Verde. Its presence extends into West Tropical Africa, where it is documented in the nation of Benin. Additionally, the species is distributed through Guinea and the Ivory Coast within the same West African belt. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant includes the coastal territory of Togo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mesosphaerum pectinatum, utilizes various structures for its biological processes and medicinal potential. The leaves are a key component of the plant's anatomy, serving as the primary sites for photosynthesis and nutrient production. Additionally, the plant produces distinct flower pods, which function as the reproductive vessels that house and protect the developing seeds.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower pods | The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mesosphaerum pectinatum has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ametryn, DICHLOFLUANID, FLUMETRALIN, Pyrimethanil, Tebuconazole.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ametryn | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DICHLOFLUANID | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FLUMETRALIN | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pyrimethanil | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tebuconazole | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tetraconazole | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bicyclogermacrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kresoxim-Methyl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kresoximmethyl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ametryn
- Journal of AOAC International
- Talanta
DICHLOFLUANID
- Journal of AOAC International
- Talanta
FLUMETRALIN
- Journal of AOAC International
- Talanta
Pyrimethanil
- Journal of AOAC International
- Talanta
Tebuconazole
- Journal of AOAC International
- Talanta
Tetraconazole
- Journal of AOAC International
- Talanta
Bicyclogermacrene
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
Caryophyllene oxide
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
Kresoxim-Methyl
- Talanta
Kresoximmethyl
- Journal of AOAC International
Activities
Mesosphaerum pectinatum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mesosphaerum pectinatum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, cancer, inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHCl (3) extract | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HPEO | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrated Hyptis pectinata | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrated Hyptis pectinata medicinal plant | Talanta (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extracts | The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |