Rhynchosia totta var. fenchelii
Rhynchosia totta var. fenchelii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Rhynchosia totta var. fenchelii, is a unique medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Recognized for its distinct botanical characteristics, this variety holds significant therapeutic potential. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into developing natural remedies for various ailments, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rhynchosia totta var. fencheliiDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions in the African continent. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found in the countries of Chad, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. Furthermore, the species extends its range across the Sudan and South Sudan territories. Moving into East Tropical Africa, the plant is also documented in Kenya. Overall, its presence is concentrated within these specific tropical zones of Africa.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Rhynchosia totta var. fenchelii 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 root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Preparations
Rhynchosia totta var. fenchelii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root extract
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM