Spermacoce princeae
Spermacoce princeae, commonly known as the Prince's Seed, is a rare medicinal plant revered for its potent therapeutic properties. Native to specialized ecological niches, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and enhance vitality. Understanding its unique chemical composition is essential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Spermacoce princeae
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 organized under the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its classification within the genus Spermacoce.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spermacoce | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Spermacoce princeae, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as prince's spermacoce, while in Spanish, it is identified as spermacoce de príncipe. In French, the species is called spermacoce prince, and in Portuguese, it is known as spermacoce de príncipe.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its range extends through the countries of Benin, Nigeria, and Togo. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can also be located within Cameroon. Additionally, the plant's distribution reaches further into the East-Central region as it is found in Burundi. Collectively, these locations highlight a significant tropical distribution for Spermacoce princeae.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | 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 |
Activities
Spermacoce princeae has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |