Microglossa pyrifolia
Microglossa pyrifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Microglossa pyrifolia, scientifically known as Microglossa pyrifolia, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and digestive issues. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into modern pharmacological advancements.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaves · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pluchea Subumbellata · Conyza Heudelotii · 7 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Microglossa pyrifoliaSynonyms
- Pluchea subumbellata
- Conyza heudelotii
- Conyza pyrifolia
- Conyza syringifolia
- Microglossa petiolaris
- Microglossa volubilis
- Erigeron pyrifolius
- Frivaldia volubilis
- Psiadia volubilis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Microglossa pyrifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Asterales and placed in the family Asteraceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its classification within the genus Microglossa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Microglossa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several distinct nations, including Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. The geographical range also extends into the territory of the Ivory Coast. Collectively, these locations define the primary environmental zones where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Microglossa pyrifolia, is characterized by its distinctive vegetative structures, specifically its leaves. The leaf morphology is a key identifying feature of the species, often utilized in botanical studies to distinguish it from similar medicinal plants. In various traditional practices, these leaves may be the primary component harvested for their therapeutic properties, making the study of the leaf's texture, shape, and arrangement essential for understanding the plant's medicinal profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Food chemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Microglossa pyrifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 1, Germacrene D.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Compound 1
- Planta medica
Germacrene D
- Food chemistry
Activities
Microglossa pyrifolia has 5 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Hepatotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | Epilepsy & behavior : E&B (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | Experimental and toxicologic pathology : official journal of the Gesellschaft fur Toxikologische Pathologie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Microglossa pyrifolia has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, anxiety, convulsions, epilepsy.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | Malaria journal (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsions | Epilepsy & behavior : E&B (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebite envenomation | Tropical medicine and health (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | Journal of toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum spirit | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils obtained from leaves | Food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts | Food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |