Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Stachytarpheta cayennensis, commonly known as the Cayenne Star-leaf, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical ecosystems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it has been traditionally utilized to alleviate inflammation and digestive ailments. Modern pharmacological research continues to explore its unique chemical profile for developing novel therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Stachytarpheta cayennensis
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Stachytarpheta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stachytarpheta | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Stachytarpheta cayennensis, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is known as 藍蝶猿尾木 (zh) and 藍蝶猿尾木 (zh-tw), while it is also called 白花假馬鞭 (zh-hans). In the Hawaiian language, it is identified as Ikuʻikumā (to), and in Hausa, it is known as Wutsiyar kasa (ha).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 藍蝶猿尾木 | Wikidata |
| to | Ikuʻikumā | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 藍蝶猿尾木 | Wikidata |
| ha | Wutsiyar kasa | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 白花假马鞭 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白花假马鞭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 南假马鞭 | Wikidata |
| pt | Geribão | Wikidata |
| pt | Gervão | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Benin, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Togo. Furthermore, its range extends into the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the Central African Republic. Together, these locations define the known geographical footprint of Stachytarpheta cayennensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stachytarpheta cayennensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acteoside, amines, flavonoids, ipolamiide, isoverbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ipolamiide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoverbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stachytarpheta cayennensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive, Laxative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stachytarpheta cayennensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include helminthiasis, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| helminthiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |