Stephanostegia
Stephanostegia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stephanostegia, scientifically known as Stephanostegia, is a unique medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditionally utilized in various healing practices, it contains bioactive compounds believed to support wellness. This introduction explores its botanical characteristics, traditional uses, and the emerging scientific interest in its potential pharmacological benefits.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
StephanostegiaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is defined by the genus Stephanostegia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Stephanostegia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a highly specific and restricted geographical distribution. It is found exclusively within the Western Indian Ocean region. More specifically, its presence is limited to the island of Madagascar. This narrow range suggests that the species is endemic to this particular maritime environment. Consequently, the plant's survival is closely tied to the unique ecosystems of this island nation.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Stephanostegia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isocorydine, Sinoacutine, l-Tetrahydropalmatine, stepholidine, tetrandrine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isocorydine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sinoacutine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| l-Tetrahydropalmatine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stepholidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetrandrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isocorydine
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Sinoacutine
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
l-Tetrahydropalmatine
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
stepholidine
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
tetrandrine
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica