Polyscias fulva
Polyscias fulva, commonly known as yellow sedge, is a resilient perennial herb native to tropical wetlands. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Polyscias fulva
- Family: Araliaceae
- 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 Apiales, it is classified under the family Araliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Polyscias.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Polyscias | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Polyscias fulva, is known by various names depending on the region and local language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Five-finger plant, while in French, it is commonly called le cinq-doigts. Within different linguistic contexts, it is also identified as cinco dedos in Spanish and cinco dedos de mano in Portuguese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is found across several countries located within the West Tropical Africa region. Its geographical range specifically includes the nation of Benin. It also grows within the territories of Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, the species can be identified in Liberia. Finally, its distribution extends into Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Polyscias fulva, possesses various anatomical structures that are utilized for its medicinal properties. The leaves are a prominent feature, often used in traditional remedies due to their specific bioactive compounds. Additionally, the stem bark serves as another important component of the plant, containing essential elements that contribute to its overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Polyscias fulva has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PFR, alpha-hederin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PFR | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-hederin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Polyscias fulva has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Polyscias fulva has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |