Psorospermum laurentii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Vismia laurentii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Hypericaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Psorospermum, specifically the species Psorospermum laurentii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence can be found within the borders of the Central African Republic. It also grows natively in the diverse landscapes of Cameroon. Furthermore, the species inhabits the various territories of Congo. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Psorospermum laurentii is characterized by its distinct growth form as a shrub. The plant exhibits a woody structure, possessing persistent, lignified stems that define its physical architecture and contribute to its overall robust stature within its natural habitat.

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Psorospermum laurentii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.

Seed

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Chemicals

Psorospermum laurentii has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Physcion, 1,8-dihydroxy-3-geranyloxy-6-methylanthraquinone, 3-Geranyloxyemodin anthrone, Friedelin, Laurenquinone A.

Physcion

1. PloS one
2. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

1,8-dihydroxy-3-geranyloxy-6-methylanthraquinone

1. PloS one

3-Geranyloxyemodin anthrone

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Friedelin

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Laurenquinone A

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Laurenquinone B

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Laurentiquinone B

1. Acta crystallographica. Section E, Structure reports online

Vismiaquinone

1. PloS one

Activities

Psorospermum laurentii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Anticancer

1. PloS one

Preparations

Psorospermum laurentii has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts, seeds.

Extracts

1. PloS one

Seeds

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin