Oxyanthus unilocularis
Oxyanthus unilocularis, commonly known as the Single-locular Oxyanthus, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its unique bioactive compounds and restorative botanical characteristics.
- Scientific name: Oxyanthus unilocularis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family 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, known scientifically as Oxyanthus unilocularis, is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several specific countries, including Benin and Ghana. It can also be found within the borders of Guinea, extending its reach through the coastal areas. Furthermore, the species is located in the Ivory Coast and Liberia. These locations define its natural habitat within the tropical landscapes of West Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | 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 | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oxyanthus unilocularis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Clethric acid, oleanoic acid, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Clethric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oxyanthus unilocularis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cryptococcus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptococcus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |