Oxygonum sinuatum
Oxygonum sinuatuum, commonly known as the "sea grape" or "sweet leaf," is a versatile medicinal plant native to coastal regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves are utilized to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations, digestive issues, and respiratory discomfort, offering significant therapeutic potential through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Oxygonum sinuatum
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is specifically situated in the family Polygonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Oxygonum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oxygonum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several key regions. In the Macaronesian archipelago, it can be found specifically within Cape Verde. Its presence extends into West Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Niger. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species is established in both Burundi and Rwanda. Finally, the distribution continues deep into the heart of the continent within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oxygonum sinuatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coleon A lactone, emodin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coleon A lactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |