Oxyanthus speciosus
Oxyanthus speciosus, commonly known as the beautiful shrub or false jasmine, is a captivating medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its fragrant white blooms, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including its potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects in various treatments.
- Scientific name: Oxyanthus speciosus
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Oxyanthus speciosus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Gentianales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is situated within the genus Oxyanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oxyanthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Oxyanthus speciosus, is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Its natural range encompasses several specific countries located along the western coast of the continent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Gambia. The species also extends its presence into Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the nation of Guinea, completing its regional distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oxyanthus speciosus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lutein, rotundic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lutein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rotundic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oxyanthus speciosus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |