Plumbago stenophylla
Plumbago stenophylla, commonly known as a member of the Plumbaginaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Native to specific tropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and therapeutic development.
- Scientific name: Plumbago stenophylla
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Plumbago stenophylla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Plumbaginaceae and falls under the genus Plumbago.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Plumbago | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Plumbago stenophylla, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as narrow-leaved plumbago, while in Spanish, it is known as plumbago de hojas estrechas. In Portuguese, the species is called plumbago de folhas estreitas.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a very restricted geographical distribution within the African continent. Specifically, its occurrence is documented within the region of East Tropical Africa. Within this broad territory, the species is known to inhabit the country of Kenya. This limited range suggests that the plant may be endemic to specific local ecosystems in that area. Consequently, its natural presence is highly localized to these particular environmental conditions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plumbago stenophylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chloroform.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |