Coneheads
Ruspolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Coneheads, scientifically known as Ruspolia, is a rare and captivating genus of flowering plants primarily found in the unique ecosystems of Madagascar. Valued for its distinctive floral structures, this medicinal botanical offers intriguing potential for pharmacological study, providing a fascinating glimpse into the rich biodiversity of island flora.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Coneheads
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Coneheads
Scientific Names
Accepted name
RuspoliaRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Ruspolia (Tettigoniidae)
- Ruspolia (Acanthaceae)
German:
- Ruspolia (Tettigoniidae)
French:
- Ruspolia (Tettigoniidae)
- Ruspolies
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is categorized under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Ruspolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruspolia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this area, its presence is specifically noted in the country of Ghana. It can also be found growing in the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Mali. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the nation of Nigeria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ruspolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hypercratine, Ruspolinone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hypercratine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ruspolinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hypercratine
- Life (Basel, Switzerland)
Ruspolinone
- Life (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Ruspolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Decoctions.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Decoctions | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Decoctions
- Life (Basel, Switzerland)