Solanecio mannii
Solanecio mannii, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in traditional healing practices, holds immense pharmacological potential. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is frequently utilized for its bioactive compounds. Researchers are currently investigating its therapeutic properties to unlock new possibilities in treating various human ailments and diseases.
- Scientific name: Solanecio mannii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Solanecio.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Solanecio | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Solanecio mannii, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 盘花千里光 and 茄明菊.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 盘花千里光 | Wikidata |
| zh | 茄明菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species is documented in Burundi, Cameroon, and Rwanda. Additionally, its range extends to the islands located within the Gulf of Guinea. Together, these locations highlight the plant's presence across both mainland and island habitats in the tropics.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Solaneccio mannii, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By utilizing the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals developed through the plant's photosynthetic processes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solanecio mannii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis, infectious diseases, parasites.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |