Psychotria succulenta
Psychotria succulenta, commonly known as the succulent psychotria, is a fascinating medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its lush foliage and unique physiological properties, it is studied for its potential bioactive compounds. This plant offers intriguing possibilities in ethnobotany, serving as a vital subject for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Psychotria succulenta
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Gentianaales and is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Psychotria, specifically as the species Psychotria succulenta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Psychotria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Psychotria succulenta, is referred to by the common name Burugashi in the ff language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ff | Burugashi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions within the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its range specifically includes the nations of Ghana and Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in Burundi and the Central African Republic. Additionally, its distribution extends into Cameroon within the same central region. Together, these locations highlight the diverse tropical habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Psychotria succulenta has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include barbinervic acid, borreriagenin, gallic acid, oleanolic acid, scopoletin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| barbinervic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borreriagenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| veprisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Psychotria succulenta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Psychotria succulenta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |