Sparrea gomphophylla
Sparrea gomphophylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sparrea gomphophylla, scientifically known as Sparrea gomphophylla, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its diuretic and emmenagogue properties, it is frequently utilized to support kidney function and regulate menstrual cycles. This plant remains a significant botanical resource in various ethnobotanical practices worldwide.
- Family
- Cannabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Celtis Durandii Var. Ugandensis · Celtis Dioica · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sparrea gomphophyllaSynonyms
- Celtis durandii var. ugandensis
- Celtis dioica
- Celtis durandii
- Celtis fragifera
- Celtis gomphophylla
- Celtis ugandensis
- Trema integrifolium
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Sparrea gomphophylla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Rosaless. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Cannabaceae and is situated in the genus Sparrea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Cannabaceae |
| Genus | Sparrea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Ivory Coast and Liberia. Its presence continues through the West Tropical African nations of Togo and Nigeria. Beyond the western reaches, the species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the territory of the Central African Republic.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Sparrea gomphophylla 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.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Die Pharmazie
Root
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Sparrea gomphophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Vasorelaxant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Vasorelaxant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Vasorelaxant
- Die Pharmazie