Sterculia setigera
Sterculia setigera, commonly known as the velvet-leaf Sterculia, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin conditions and digestive issues. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a vital subject in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Sterculia setigera
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae and is identified by the genus Sterculia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sterculia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sterculia setigera, is referred to by various local names depending on the linguistic and cultural context. In the Yolŋu language, it is commonly called Pulumpuŋ, while in Arabic, it is identified as طرطو.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| dag | Pulumpuŋ | Wikidata |
| ar | طرطو | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its documented distribution begins in the nation of Benin. It is also known to grow within the borders of Burkina. Furthermore, the species can be located in Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its range extends to include the territory of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Sterculia setigera, utilizes various components for its therapeutic applications. The leaves are often studied for their specific phytochemical properties and are frequently employed in traditional medicinal preparations. Additionally, the bark serves as a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile, containing bioactive compounds that are utilized in various folk remedies to treat different ailments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sterculia setigera has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include SSE, fatty acids, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| SSE | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sterculia setigera has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Apoptosis, apoptosis, cell death, necrosis, neurodegenerative diseases.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cell death | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| necrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypanosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |