Premna oligotricha
Premna oligotricha, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Native to various tropical regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various digestive disorders through holistic applications.
- Scientific name: Premna oligotricha
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Premna oligotricha, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae and falls under 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 oligotricha, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the hairy premna, while in Hindi, it is commonly called kankari. In the local language of Nepal, it is known as karkat, and in Assamese, it is called kankari.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in the African continent. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Ethiopia and Somalia. Its range also extends into East Tropical Africa, where it is present in Kenya. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Tanzania. Overall, its geographical presence is concentrated within these eastern and northeastern tropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Activities
Premna oligotricha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Premna oligotricha has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cutaneous leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cutaneous leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |