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Strophanthus gratus

Strophanthus gratus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (89 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Strophanthus gratus, scientifically known as Strophanthus gratus, is a stunning tropical climber celebrated for its striking white flowers. Renowned in ethnobotany, it contains potent cardiac glycosides, primarilyOuabain. While used traditionally in medicine to treat heart conditions, its extreme toxicity requires careful handling and precise scientific application.

Family
Not available
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Strophanthus gratus

Distribution

This plant, Strophanthus gratus, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in several distinct nations across this part of the continent. Specifically, its presence is documented in the country of Burkina. The species also thrives within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, its range extends into the territories of both Ivory Coast and Liberia.

Region Area Source
West Tropical Africa Burkina WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ghana WCVP
West Tropical Africa Guinea WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast WCVP
West Tropical Africa Liberia WCVP
West Tropical Africa Nigeria WCVP
West Tropical Africa Senegal WCVP
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Central African Republic WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Strophantus gratus, commonly known as the Milky Croton, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are typically characterized by their elliptical shape and a glossy texture, often containing specific phytochemicals that are extracted for their therapeutic properties. In various herbal practices, the processed leaves are used to treat localized ailments, leveraging their inherent bioactive compounds to provide medicinal benefits.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Strophanthus gratus has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acolongifloroside K, Bipindoside, Glycosides, Sarmentoloside, Sarmentoside E.

Chemicals reported in Strophanthus gratus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Acolongifloroside K 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bipindoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sarmentoloside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sarmentoside E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sarnovide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Strogoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tholloside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Trigonelline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
choline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Acolongifloroside K

  1. Dr. Duke

Bipindoside

  1. Dr. Duke

Glycosides

  1. Dr. Duke

Sarmentoloside

  1. Dr. Duke

Sarmentoside E

  1. Dr. Duke

Sarnovide

  1. Dr. Duke

Strogoside

  1. Dr. Duke

Tholloside

  1. Dr. Duke

Trigonelline

  1. Dr. Duke

choline

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Strophanthus gratus has 75 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Anemiagenic, AntiMS.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Allergenic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anemiagenic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
AntiMS Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiacne Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antialopecic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antialzheimeran Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antianaphylactic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiandrogenic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆