Plumbago dawei
Plumbago dawei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Plumbago dawei, scientifically known as Plumbago dawei, is a medicinal shrub valued in traditional pharmacology. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising avenues for developing new therapeutic treatments in modern botanical medicine.
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Plumbago Zeylanica Var. Dawei
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Plumbago daweiSynonyms
- Plumbago zeylanica var. dawei
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Caryophyllales and is a member of the family Plumbaginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Plumbago.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Plumbago |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent and its surrounding waters. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Ethiopia. Its presence extends further into East Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the landscapes of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Additionally, the species is located within the Western Indian Ocean, specifically on the island of Madagascar. Together, these locations define the natural range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Plumbago dawei is characterized by its growth form as a herb, lacking a woody stem structure and maintaining a non-woody consistency throughout its vegetative parts. It is primarily a terrestrial organism, showing no tendencies toward aquatic or semiaquatic habitats, nor does it function as an epiphyte. Instead, it maintains a standard terrestrial existence, growing directly within soil substrates rather than relying on other plants for support.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Plumbago dawei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, ETHYL ACETATE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
ETHYL ACETATE
- Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz