Rhoicissus tridentata
Rhodoccus tridentata, commonly known as the trident shrub, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique pharmacological properties. Native to specific ecological niches, this species contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. Understanding its chemical composition offers significant potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments and advancing botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Rhoicissus tridentata
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Vitales, it is classified under the family Vitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Rhoicissus, specifically as the species Rhoicissus tridentata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhoicissus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rhus tridentata, is most commonly referred to by its English name, western scrubby sumac. In the Kinyarwanda language, it is identified by the common name Umumara.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| rw | Umumara | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Rh饰cisus tridentata, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa as well. Within this central region, the species is documented in Cameroon. Additionally, its range reaches further east into Burundi and Rwanda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rhodocissus tridentata, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The leaf is one of the most prominent parts, often studied for its specific chemical constituents and bioactive properties. Additionally, the root bark serves as another significant part of the plant, containing specialized compounds that are harvested for their therapeutic potential in folk medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rhoicissus tridentata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhoicissus tridentata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Respiratory Infections, breast cancer, cancer, erectile dysfunction.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Respiratory Infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erectile dysfunction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |