Pterygota macrocarpa
Pterygota macrocarpica, commonly known as the large-fruited pterygota, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Characterized by its unique structural features, it is studied for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its botanical profile and chemical composition is essential for exploring its medicinal applications in natural healing.
- Scientific name: Pterygota macrocarpa
- Family: Malvaceae
- 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 under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pterygota, specifically as the species Pterygota macrocarpa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pterygota | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pterygota macrocarpa, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is referred to as コト or Sterculia macrocarpa, while in Norwegian, it is called koto, and in French, it is known as Koto.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | コト | Wikidata |
| nb | koto | Wikidata |
| fr | Koto | Wikidata |
| ja | Sterculia macrocarpa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Pterygota macrocarpa, is primarily distributed across the region of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the natural habitats of Guinea. The geographical range extends further into the Ivory Coast as well. Finally, its distribution concludes with established populations located in Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | 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 | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pterygota macrocarpa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ethanol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pterygota macrocarpa has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antihypertensive, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |