Rourea coccinea
Rourea coccinea, commonly known as the Scarlet Rourea, is a climbing shrub prized in traditional medicine. Characterized by its vibrant red flowers, this botanical specimen possesses significant therapeutic potential. It is widely utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, serving as a vital resource in various folk healing practices.
- Scientific name: Rourea coccinea
- Family: Connaraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement identifies it under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Oxalidales. Ultimately, Rourea coccinea is a member of the family Connaraceae within the genus Rourea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Connaraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rourea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rourea coccinea, is recognized by various local names across different linguistic regions. In the Hausa language, it is commonly referred to as Kimbar maharba, while in the Sango language, it is known as Yorö-nzïä.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ha | Kimbar maharba | Wikidata |
| sg | Yorö-nzïä | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Its presence is also documented across the landscape of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species inhabits the territories of both Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Rourea coccinea, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and arrangement on the stem, containing bioactive compounds that are often extracted for therapeutic use. In various folk medicine practices, the leaves are processed into decoctions or poultices to treat different ailments, highlighting the importance of this specific plant part in its medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rourea coccinea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include male infertility.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| male infertility | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |