Ruspolia hypocrateriformis
Ruspolia hypocrateriformis, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, is an endemic species primarily found in the unique ecosystems of Madagascar. Highly valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant possesses distinct phytochemical properties. Researchers are currently investigating its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacological developments.
- Scientific name: Ruspolia hypocrateriformis
- Family: Acanthaceae
- 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 Lamiales, it is classified under the family Acanthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Ruspolia as Ruspolia hypocrateriformis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ruspolia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ruspolia hypocrateriformis, is referred to by different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 钩子花 (Gōuzi huā) and 南山壳骨 (Nánshān ké gǔ).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 钩子花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 南山壳骨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Ruspolia hypocrateriformis, is found across several specific regions in West Tropical Africa. Its geographical range includes the coastal and inland territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Guinea. The distribution also extends into the more northern reaches of the region, specifically within Mali. Finally, the presence of this medicinal plant is confirmed in the large West African nation of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Activities
Ruspolia hypocrateriformis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |