Tapinanthus bangwensis
Tapinanthus bangwensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Native to specific subtropical regions, this plant is valued for its unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study its diverse phytochemical properties, exploring its potential applications in pharmacology and natural disease management strategies.
- Scientific name: Tapinanthus bangwensis
- Family: Loranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Santalales and the family Loranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tapinanthus, specifically as the species Tapinanthus bangwensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Loranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tapinanthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing across several different nations, including Benin and Burkina. The species also inhabits the territories of Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Furthermore, its presence extends into the country of Guinea. Together, these locations define the primary natural range for Tapinanthus bangwensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tapinanthus bangwensis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, flavonoid, phenol, phytosterols.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tapinanthus bangwensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tapinanthus bangwensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus saprophyticus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |