Pleiocarpa bicarpellata
Pleiocarpia bicarpellata, commonly known as a vital medicinal shrub in certain tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its potential pharmacological properties, highlighting its value in developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Pleiocarpa bicarpellata
- Family: Apocynaceae
- 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 Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae and the genus Pleiocarpa. Specifically, the species is identified as Pleiocarpa bicarpellata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pleiocarpa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pleiocarpia bicarpellata, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the bicarpellate pleiocarp, while in French, it is called pleiocarpia bicarpellata. In local contexts within its native regions, such as in Swahili, it is known as mnyonyo, and in certain parts of Africa, it is also referred to as kinyonyo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its geographical range specifically includes the nation of Cameroon. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of Gabon. The species is also distributed throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Finally, its presence extends to the territories of Congo and Cabinda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pleiocarpia bicarpellata, is primarily recognized for its medicinal properties which are often associated with its vegetative structures, specifically the leaves. These leaves serve as the main site for the synthesis of various bioactive compounds and secondary metabolites that contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential. In many traditional applications, the leaves are harvested and processed to extract the chemical constituents necessary for healing, making them the most significant part of the plant for pharmacological use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pleiocarpa bicarpellata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pleiocarpa bicarpellata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |