Pseudoeriosema borianii
Pseudoeriosema borianii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Pseudoeriosema borianii, is a rare medicinal plant indigenous to specific arid regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, it possesses unique phytochemical properties that offer potential therapeutic benefits. Understanding its chemical composition and ecological significance is essential for exploring its role in modern pharmacological research and herbal medicine.
- Family
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- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pseudoeriosema borianiiDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated across various regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically covering Ethiopia as well as the Sudan and South Sudan regions. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, the species is also present in Kenya. Finally, the plant's geographical reach includes the territory of Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pseudoeriosema borianii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pseudoeriosema borianii has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |