Pupalia lappacea
Pupalia lappacea, commonly known as the "hooked-seed plant," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a significant subject in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Pupalia lappacea
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is positioned in the family Amaranthaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Pupalia, which includes the species Pupalia lappacea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pupalia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Pupalia lappacea, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin, where it integrates into the local ecosystem. The species also extends its range into Burkina, contributing to the area's medicinal flora. Furthermore, its presence is documented in the countries of Gambia and Ghana. Finally, the distribution includes Guinea-Bissau, completing its footprint across these West African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pupalia lappacea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Polyphenols, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pupalia lappacea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pupalia lappacea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, cancer, wounds.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |