Pavetta crassipes
Pavetta crassipes, commonly known as the forest pavetta, is a striking evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its fragrant, white star-shaped flowers, this plant plays a vital role in its ecosystem. It is valued in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Pavetta crassipes
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pavetta crassipes, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and falls under the genus Pavetta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pavetta | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pavetta crassipes, is referred to by the common name Kumuba in the bm language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bm | Kumuba | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the region of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its geographical range includes the nation of Benin. It also occurs within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the distribution extends to Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the species can be located in the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pavetta crassipes, utilizes its foliage as a primary component in its biological structure, where the leaves serve as the main site for photosynthesis and nutrient production. Each individual leaf is carefully structured to capture sunlight, contributing to the overall vitality of the medicinal species. Through these leaves, the plant regulates its metabolic processes, supporting the development of the chemical compounds that define its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pavetta crassipes has 9 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pavetta crassipes has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, Sickle Cell Disease, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Sickle Cell Disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |