Premna chrysoclada
Premna chrysoclada, commonly known as "Gros Michel" in certain regions, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical climates. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Premna chrysoclada
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Premna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Premna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Premna chrysoclada, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Madagascar, it is commonly referred to as "Saka" or "Sakaka." In French, it is frequently called "Saka."| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across different regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Guinea-Bissau. Moving toward the eastern side of the continent, the species can be found in East Tropical Africa. Within this eastern zone, it is documented to grow in Kenya. Furthermore, the plant also inhabits the territory of Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Activities
Premna chrysoclada has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Premna chrysoclada has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |