Pseudobersama mossambicensis
Bastard white ash
Pseudobersama mossambicensis, commonly known as a potent medicinal shrub, is an invaluable botanical resource found in specific tropical ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Pseudobersama mossambicensis
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pseudobersama mossambicensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Pseudobersama.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pseudobersama | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Pseudoversama mossambicensis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Bastard White Ash, while in Afrikaans, it is known as Valswitessenhout. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is identified by the name 火球楝.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 火球楝 | Wikidata |
| en | Bastard White Ash | Wikidata |
| af | Valswitessenhout | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several distinct regions within the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Kenya and Tanzania. Moving further south, it can be found within the borders of Mozambique in South Tropical Africa. Additionally, the species extends into the Southern Africa region, specifically within KwaZulu-Natal. Together, these locations highlight a broad range spanning from East to Southern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pseudobersama mossambicensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |