Mesosphaerum suaveolens
Mesosphaerum suaveolens, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique aromatic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Mesosphaerum suaveolens
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 ordered under Lamiales and placed in the family Lamiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Mesosphaerum, which includes the species Mesosphaerum suaveolens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mesosphaerum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Mesosphaerum suaveolenis, is known by the common name 山香 in Chinese (zh), 山香 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), and 山香 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 山香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 山香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Mesocephaleum suaveolens, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this expansive geographical area, it can be found growing in the nation of Benin. The species also inhabits various territories in Burkina and The Gambia. Furthermore, its presence extends into the coastal and inland landscapes of Ghana. Finally, the plant's natural range includes the country of Guinea-Bissau.
| 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-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mesosphaerum suaveolens, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The stems serve as the structural foundation of the organism, providing support and transport for nutrients throughout the plant. The leaves are vital for photosynthesis and often contain concentrated bioactive compounds used in herbal preparations. Collectively, the aerial parts—encompassing everything above the ground including the leaves and stems—are frequently harvested for their therapeutic properties to prepare extracts and remedies.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mesosphaerum suaveolens has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-caryophyllene, 1,8-cineole, bicyclogermacrene, caffeic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mesosphaerum suaveolens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mesosphaerum suaveolens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |