Rourea minor

Rourea minor · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rourea minor, scientifically known as Rourea minor, is a versatile medicinal shrub widely utilized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently employed to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential.

Family
Connaraceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Santaloides Afzelii · Santaloides Minor · 80 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rourea minor

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Rourea minor, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Oxalidales and the family Connaraceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It is documented to grow naturally in the country of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends to the territory of Burkina. The species can also be found throughout Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its range includes the nation of 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 Mali WCVP
West Tropical Africa Nigeria WCVP
West Tropical Africa Senegal WCVP

Activities

Rourea minor has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antitumor Journal of medicinal plant research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆