Bushweeds
Securinega · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bushweeds, scientifically known as Securinega, is a versatile genus of flowering plants found across tropical and subtropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, various species are utilized for their diverse bioactive compounds. These properties offer potential therapeutic benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory effects to supporting overall wellness in holistic practices.
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Bushweeds
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Bushweeds
Scientific Names
Accepted name
SecurinegaRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Securineginae
French:
- Securineginae
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Malpighiales and placed in the family Phyllanthaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Securinega.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Securinega |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. It can be found growing across the island nation of Madagascar. Additionally, its presence extends to the archipelago of the Comoros. The species is also documented in Mauritius and the island of Réunion. Finally, its geographical range includes the smaller island of Rodrigues.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Securinega has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Securinine, SECURININE NITRATE, Virosaine A, Virosaine B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Securinine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SECURININE NITRATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Virosaine A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Virosaine B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Securinine
- Organic letters
- The Alkaloids. Chemistry and biology
SECURININE NITRATE
- The Alkaloids. Chemistry and biology
Virosaine A
- The Alkaloids. Chemistry and biology
Virosaine B
- The Alkaloids. Chemistry and biology
Conditions
Securinega has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include acute myeloid leukemia.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acute myeloid leukemia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Acute myeloid leukemia
- The Alkaloids. Chemistry and biology