Psorospermum guineense
Psorospermum guiunense, commonly known as the "bitter bush," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical African regions. Renowned for its potent pharmacological properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally utilized to treat skin infections, gastrointestinal issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant potential in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Psorospermum guineense
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is identified by the 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 guieneeense, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic region. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Guinea Psorospermum, while in French, it is called le Psorospermum de Guinée. Within local African contexts, it is known as ite as an Akan name, and in the Ewe language, it is referred to as ewe.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the nation of Burkina. It also grows within the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Furthermore, the species can be found across the landscape of Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Activities
Psorospermum guineense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |