Stylosanthes fruticosa
Stylosanthes fruticosa, commonly known as the "Bushy Desmodium," is a resilient perennial shrub native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat skin ailments, promote wound healing, and support overall digestive health.
- Scientific name: Stylosanthes fruticosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is specifically classified under the genus Stylosanthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stylosanthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stylosanthes fruticosa, is referred to by various local names depending on the linguistic context. In the dag language, it is commonly called Mamoŋmakpam, while in bm, it is known as Sekufali.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| dag | Mamoŋmakpam | Wikidata |
| bm | Sekufali | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In the Macaronesian islands, it can be found specifically within the Cape Verde archipelago. Its presence extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits various territories. Specifically, it is documented growing in the nations of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, the species is also distributed throughout the West African countries of Gambia and Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Stylosanthes fruticosa, is a medicinal shrub where the whole plant is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices. Because many of its therapeutic properties are distributed throughout its entire structure, practitioners often prepare decoctions or infusions using the leaves, stems, and flowers combined. By employing the whole plant, practitioners aim to harness the full spectrum of its bioactive compounds to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stylosanthes fruticosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stylosanthes fruticosa has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anthelmintic, kidney diseases, toothache.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |