Talinum fruticosum
Talinum fruticosum, commonly known as waterleaf, is a versatile succulent herb widely used in traditional medicine across tropical regions. Renowned for its nutritional density, it offers potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This plant serves as a vital dietary staple and a therapeutic remedy for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Talinum fruticosum
- Family: Talinaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Caryophyllales and the family Talinaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Talinum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Talinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Talinum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Macaronesia archipelago, it can be specifically found in Cape Verde. Its presence is also extensively documented throughout West Tropical Africa. In this region, it is located in countries such as Benin, Burkina, and Ghana. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the territory of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Activities
Talinum fruticosum has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cholinergic, Dopaminergic, Gastroprotective, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cholinergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dopaminergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |