Myrothamnus flabellifolius
Myrothamnus flabellifolius, commonly known as the fan-leaved shrub, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat inflammatory conditions and infections. This botanical specimen holds significant potential for pharmacological research and natural wellness applications worldwide.
- Scientific name: Myrothamnus flabellifolius
- Family: Myrothamnaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Gunnerales. Finally, it is classified within the family Myrothamnaceae under the genus Myrothamnus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gunnerales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrothamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrothamnus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several regions across the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence extends into East Tropical Africa, where it grows in both Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern reaches, the species is documented in the South Tropical Africa region of Angola. Finally, the plant is also distributed within South Tropical Africa in Malawi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrothamnus flabellifolius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Myrothamnus flabellifolius has 8 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrothamnus flabellifolius has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Klebsiella pneumoniae, Mycobacterium smegmatis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, asthma, bacterial infections.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium smegmatis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |