Schkuhria pinnata
Schkuhria pinnata, commonly known as the "bush tea" or "pinnate schkuhria," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat gastrointestinal ailments, reduce inflammation, and support overall wellness through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Schkuhria pinnata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Schkuhria. Specifically, this medicinal species is known as Schkuhria pinnata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schkuhria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Schkuhria pinnata, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Welsh, it is known as Gold bach, while in Quechua, it is called Kanchalawa. It is identified as Bokrambossie in Afrikaans, kruženka cízí in Czech, and is known as 丝蓉菊 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cy | Gold bach | Wikidata |
| qu | Kanchalawa | Wikidata |
| af | Bokrambossie | Wikidata |
| cs | kruženka cizí | Wikidata |
| zh | 丝蓉菊 | Wikidata |
| sn | Ruhwahwa | Wikidata |
| zh | 史库菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in both Belgium and Germany. The distribution extends further south to Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits Corsica. Finally, it is also commonly located within the borders of France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Schkuhria pinnata, offers various therapeutic benefits through different components of its structure. When prepared as the whole plant excluding the roots, the aerial portions such as the leaves, stems, and flowers are often utilized in traditional remedies to address specific ailments. Additionally, the whole plant, including the root system, can be employed in holistic preparations to harness the full spectrum of its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant excluding the roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schkuhria pinnata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, ROS, coumarins, insulin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ROS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Schkuhria pinnata has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antiglycation, Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schkuhria pinnata has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium smegmatis, Plasmodium falciparum, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacteria, candidiasis.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium smegmatis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |