Newbouldia laevis
Newbouldia laevis, commonly known as the smooth Newbouldi, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic properties. Native to specific subtropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to treat inflammation and digestive ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for its sustainable and effective application.
- Scientific name: Newbouldia laevis
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Newbouldia laevis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Newbouldia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Newbouldia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Neoboutlia laevis, is recognized by various regional identifiers depending on the linguistic context. In French, it is commonly referred to as Hysope.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Hysope | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Newbouldia laevis, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several nations in West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species is also found spreading through the landscapes of Burkina and the Gambia. Furthermore, its range extends into the coastal and inland regions of Ghana. Finally, the plant's documented distribution includes the territory 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 | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Newbouldia laevis, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties. The broad, green leaves, often referred to as a single leaf when harvested, are frequently employed in traditional remedies. The sturdy stem bark is also harvested for its therapeutic components, while the complex root system provides essential bioactive compounds, specifically through the use of the deep-seated roots.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 14
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| powders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Newbouldia laevis has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-acetylfuro-1,4-naphthoquinone, 3-hydroxy-5-methoxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone, 5,7-dihydroxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone, 6-hydroxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone, 7-hydroxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-acetylfuro-1,4-naphthoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxy-5-methoxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7-dihydroxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-hydroxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maltol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| newbouldine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Newbouldia laevis has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Newbouldia laevis has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, anxiety, breast cancer, cervix cancer, convulsion.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervix cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |