Tapinanthus sessilifolius

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Scurrula sessilifolia
• Tapinanthus warneckei
• Loranthus warneckei

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Santalales, it is classified under the family Loranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, Tapinantus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Tapinanthus sessilifolius, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several distinct countries throughout this ecological zone. Specifically, the species can be found growing within the borders of Benin. It is also known to inhabit parts of the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Furthermore, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Togo.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Tapinanthus sessilifolius is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, exhibiting a robust structure that distinguishes it from more delicate herbaceous species. As a terrestrial plant, it establishes itself directly in the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte, though it functions as an obligatory parasite, relying entirely on its host for nutrients and water. The plant's physical development is defined by its woody nature, providing the structural integrity necessary to sustain its parasitic lifestyle.

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

obligatory

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Tapinanthus sessilifolius has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Chemicals

Tapinanthus sessilifolius has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Cardiac Glycosides, Cardiac glycoside, Tannins.

Flavonoids

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences
2. Indian journal of experimental biology

Saponins

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences
2. Indian journal of experimental biology

Cardiac Glycosides

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Cardiac glycoside

1. Indian journal of experimental biology

Tannins

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Terpenes

1. Indian journal of experimental biology

Activities

Tapinanthus sessilifolius has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial.

Antimalarial

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Antiplasmodial

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Preparations

Tapinanthus sessilifolius has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf extract, methanol extracts of Tapinanthus sessilifolius (leaves).

Leaf extract

1. Indian journal of experimental biology

Methanol extracts of tapinanthus sessilifolius (leaves)

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences