Phragmanthera capitata
Phragmanthera capitata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Phragmanthera capitata, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to address various ailments, ranging from inflammatory conditions to digestive issues. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into modern pharmacological advancements and natural therapies.
- Family
- Loranthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaves · Dried Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cinchona Capitata · Tapinanthus Capitatus · 26 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phragmanthera capitataSynonyms
- Cinchona capitata
- Tapinanthus capitatus
- Loranthus celtidifolius
- Phragmanthera lapathifolia
- Loranthus incanus var. gossweileri
- Loranthus incanus var. sessilis
- Loranthus incanus var. albus
- Scurrula thonningii
- Tapinanthus hexasepalus
- Tapinanthus lapathifolius
- Tapinanthus thollonii
- Thelecarpus soyauxii
- Phragmanthera incana
- Loranthus capitatus var. latifolius
- Thelecarpus hexasepalus
- Thelecarpus thollonii
- Loranthus thollonii
- Loranthus leptolobus
- Loranthus lapathifolius
- Loranthus luteoflorus
- Loranthus soyauxii
- Loranthus incanus
- Loranthus gossweileri
- Loranthus angustitepalus
- Loranthus hexasepalus
- Loranthus capitatus
- Loranthus pallidifolius
- Exostema capitatum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Santalales and falls under the family Loranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Phragmanthera and the species Phragmanthera capitata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Loranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phragmanthera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Phragmanthera capitaata, is distributed across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented in the country of Benin, where it plays a role in the local ecosystem. It can also be found throughout the territory of Guinea, contributing to the region's botanical diversity. Furthermore, the species inhabits parts of the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its geographical range extends into Nigeria, completing its distribution within this tropical belt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | 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 | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phragmantea capitata, is a medicinal species where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The leaves are frequently harvested for their specific bioactive compounds, often being processed into dried leaves to preserve their potency for long-term storage and traditional applications. Furthermore, in certain medicinal practices, the whole plant is employed to ensure the complete synergy of its constituent elements, providing a comprehensive approach to its healing potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried leaves | Pharmacognosy research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phragmanthera capitata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Methoxythiazole, Flavonoids, L-cysteine, Phenols, Proanthocyanidin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Methoxythiazole | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Pharmacognosy research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-cysteine | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | Pharmacognosy research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proanthocyanidin | Pharmacognosy research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| S-Methyl-L-cysteine | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nicotinic acid | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phragmanthera capitata has 5 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone extract | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Concentrated hot water-infusion | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate extract | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extracts from leaves | Frontiers in microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |