Paramollugo nudicaulis
Paramollugo nudicaulis, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique botanical features, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties. Exploring its chemical constituents and ethnobotanical uses reveals its profound potential for treating various ailments and advancing modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Paramollugo nudicaulis
- Family: Molluginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Molluginaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Paramollugo, and its species name, nudicaulis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Molluginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paramollugo | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Libya. Moving toward the Atlantic, it can be found in the Macaronesian islands of Cape Verde. The species also extends into West Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Benin and Burkina. Finally, its range continues through West Tropical Africa to include the country of Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Activities
Paramollugo nudicaulis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Febrifuge.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Febrifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |