Oldenlandia affinis
Oldenlardia affinis, commonly known as a member of the Celastraceae family, is a unique medicinal plant native to specific southern African regions. Renowned for its distinct botanical characteristics, it holds significant potential in traditional healing practices, offering promising phytochemical properties that researchers are currently exploring for diverse therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Oldenlandia affinis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is specifically identified by the genus Oldenlandia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oldenlandia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Oldenlandia affinis, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it occupies local ecological niches. The species can also be found extending through the territories of Burkina and Ghana. Furthermore, its geographical range continues into the coastal and inland areas of the Ivory Coast. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant is confirmed to include the nation of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Activities
Oldenlandia affinis has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Uterotonic, Uteroactive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Uterotonic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Uteroactive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oldenlandia affinis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cognitive disorders, uterine contraction.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cognitive disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uterine contraction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |