Psorospermum febrifugum
Psorospermum febrifugum, commonly known as the fever tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, it has been traditionally used to treat malaria, fevers, and various infections. Its bark and leaves contain bioactive compounds essential to indigenous healing practices.
- Scientific name: Psorospermum febrifugum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is 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, known scientifically as Psorospermum febrifugum, is referred to by the common name Mbülüngbä in the sg language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sg | Mbülüngbä | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Psorospermum febrifugum, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is well-documented in the nation of Benin, where it grows within local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be found spanning through Burkina and Ghana. The geographical range further extends into the tropical landscapes of Guinea. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the territory of Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Psorospermum febrifugum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Psorospermin, betulinic acid, garcinone E, mangiferin, psorospermin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Psorospermin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| garcinone E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psorospermin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Psorospermum febrifugum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Psorospermum febrifugum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acne vulgaris, opportunistic infections.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acne vulgaris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| opportunistic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |