Searsia laevigata f. laevigata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Turpinia pubescens
• Toxicodendron villosum
• Searsia pubescens
• Toxicodendron incanum
• Rhus tenuiflora
• Rhus trifoliata
• Rhus villosa
• Rhus mucronata
• Rhus pubescens
• Rhus livida
• Rhus crassinervia
• Rhus burmanni
• Rhus hirsuta
• Rhus pilipes
• Rhus incana
• Rhus elongata
• Rhus atomaria
• Toxicodendron elongata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae, it is classified under the genus Searsia. Specifically, the botanical identity of this specimen is recognized as Searsia laevigata f. laevigata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically found within the southern region of the African continent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated throughout the Cape Provinces. This particular geographical range highlights its occurrence in the diverse landscapes of Southern Africa. Because of this restricted distribution, the species is a characteristic element of the local flora in these areas. Consequently, understanding its presence in the Cape Provinces is essential for studying its ecological niche.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Searsia laevigata f. laevigata has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Searsia laevigata f. laevigata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Agathisflavone, Amentoflavone, rhuschalcone IV.

Agathisflavone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Amentoflavone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

rhuschalcone IV

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Searsia laevigata f. laevigata has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract of the leaves, root bark, twigs.

Ethanol extract of the leaves

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Root bark

1. Journal of natural products

Twigs

1. Journal of natural products