Psorospermum aurantiacum
Psorospermum aurantiacum, commonly known as the orange-flowered sorrel, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to various African landscapes. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional healers utilize its unique chemical properties to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its vital role in regional herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Psorospermum aurantiacum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Psorospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Psorospermum aurantiacum, is known by various common names depending on the regional language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the orange psorospermum, while in Afrikaans, it is commonly called oranje-psorospermum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Psorospermum aurantiacum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bianthrone 1a, kenganthranol B, vismin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bianthrone 1a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kenganthranol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vismin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Psorospermum aurantiacum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include melanoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |