Strophanthus sarmentosus
Strophantus sarmentosus, commonly known as the climbing strophant, is a medicinal climbing shrub valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to tropical regions, it possesses significant bioactive properties. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and purgative effects, this plant serves as a vital resource in treating various dermatological and gastrointestinal ailments.
- Scientific name: Strophanthus sarmentosus
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Strophantus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Strophanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Strophantus sarmentosus, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 西非羊角拗, 西非羊角拗, and 西非羊角拗 across the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn language codes respectively, while in Malay, it is commonly known as Kuna.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西非羊角拗 | Wikidata |
| bm | Kuna | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 西非羊角拗 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西非羊角拗 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several countries within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in Benin, where it grows within local ecosystems. It is also found in Burkina, contributing to the biodiversity of that area. Furthermore, the species can be located in Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends to Guinea-Bissau, completing its regional footprint.
| 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Strophanthus sarmentosus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardenolides, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, ouabain, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardenolides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ouabain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Strophanthus sarmentosus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include snakebites.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |