Sphenostylis stenocarpa
Sphenostylis stenocarpa, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in tropical regions, offers remarkable therapeutic potential. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical properties is essential for unlocking new pharmacological applications and advancing modern herbal medicine research.
- Scientific name: Sphenostylis stenocarpa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Sphenostylis, which includes the species Sphenostylis stenocarpa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sphenostylis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sphenostylis stenocarpa, is recognized by various regional and linguistic names depending on the area. In German, it is referred to as both Afrikanische Yambohne and Rübenbohne, while in the Catalan language, it is called Afrika tuberfabo. Additionally, the Dagomba language identifies this medicinal species as Gundosollo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Afrikanische Yambohne | Wikidata |
| eo | Afrika tuberfabo | Wikidata |
| dag | Gundosollo | Wikidata |
| de | Rübenbohne | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the region of West Tropical Africa. Within this area, its presence has been documented in the country of Benin. It is also found extending through the territories of Burkina and Ghana. Furthermore, the species occupies parts of Guinea. Finally, its geographical range includes the coastal regions of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sphenostylis stenocarpa, is characterized by its distinct botanical structures, though in many medicinal applications, the focus may fall on its reproductive components. Among its various biological features, the seed represents a critical part of its life cycle and potential therapeutic profile. Depending on the specific traditional practices or pharmacological studies being conducted, the seed may be processed or utilized for its unique chemical constituents.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sphenostylis stenocarpa has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ash, phosphorus, Ca, Fe, Mg.
- Total chemicals
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ash | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phosphorus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Raffinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium (Ca) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sphenostylis stenocarpa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include flatus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flatus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |