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Psorospermum aurantiacum

Psorospermum aurantiacum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Psorospermum aurantiacum, scientifically known as Psorospermum aurantiacum, is a significant medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat skin ailments, infections, and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable ethnobotanical insights into natural pharmacology and holistic healing practices.

Family
Hypericaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Psorospermum aurantiacum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. It is further identified by its specific genus, Psorospermum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Hypericaceae
Genus Psorospermum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is notably documented in Nigeria. Moving eastward, it can also be found within the West-Central Tropical Africa zone. Specifically, the species is recorded to grow in Cameroon. Consequently, its natural habitat appears to be limited to these particular West and West-Central African territories.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Psorospermum aurantiacum is characterized by a robust growth form that can manifest as both a shrub and a tree. This plant exhibits a distinctly woody structure, providing a sturdy framework for its development. In terms of vertical scale, it is a substantial species capable of reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 4.57 meters.

Growth form :
shrub
Growth form :
tree
Plant height max:
4.572055596 m
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Psorospermum aurantiacum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bianthrone 1a, KENGANTHRANOL B, Vismin.

Chemicals reported in Psorospermum aurantiacum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Bianthrone 1a 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
KENGANTHRANOL B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vismin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bianthrone 1a

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KENGANTHRANOL B

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Vismin

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Conditions

Psorospermum aurantiacum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include melanoma.

Conditions investigated for Psorospermum aurantiacum
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Melanoma 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Melanoma

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Preparations

Psorospermum aurantiacum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexane fraction, methanol fraction.

Preparations reported for Psorospermum aurantiacum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Hexane fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hexane fraction

  1. Current drug research reviews

Methanol fraction

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