Pentanema confertiflorum
Pentanema confertiflorum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Pentaema confertiflorum, scientifically known as Pentaema confertiflorum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, it contains unique bioactive compounds believed to support various health functions. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its medicinal applications.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Helenium Confertiflorum · Inula Confertiflora
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pentanema confertiflorumSynonyms
- Helenium confertiflorum
- Inula confertiflora
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Pentanema.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Pentanema |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical distribution within the African continent. It is primarily documented as being native to the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Within this particular area, its presence is specifically noted in the country of Ethiopia. Due to this localized range, it is considered a characteristic element of the Ethiopian flora. Consequently, the species remains concentrated within these specific ecological boundaries in East Africa.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Pentaema confertiflorum is characterized by its distinct growth form as a shrub. This plant exhibits a woody constitution, featuring a sturdy, lignified structure that defines its perennial habit and provides the necessary support for its branching architecture.
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Pentanema confertiflorum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Chemicals
Pentanema confertiflorum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asperilin, Carabrone, GRAVEOLIDE, Inuviscolide, Isotelekin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Asperilin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carabrone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GRAVEOLIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inuviscolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isotelekin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Asperilin
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Carabrone
- Chemistry & biodiversity
GRAVEOLIDE
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Inuviscolide
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Isotelekin
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Preparations
Pentanema confertiflorum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 80% methanolic extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 80% methanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
80% methanolic extracts
- Journal of ethnopharmacology