Tephrosia bracteolata
Tephrosia bracteolata, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this plant is valued for its potential therapeutic properties. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, aiming to uncover its full medicinal value for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Tephrosia bracteolata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. It is specifically categorized under the genus Tephrosia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tephrosia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tephrosia bracteolata, is known by the common name Kimi in the ha language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ha | Kimi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning both Atlantic islands and the African mainland. Within the Macaronesia region, it can be specifically located in Cape Verde. Its presence extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits multiple countries. Specifically, the species is documented in Benin, Burkina, and Ghana. Furthermore, its range continues through the coastal region of Guinea-Bissau.
| 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-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tephrosia bracteolata, is primarily recognized for its medicinal potential, which is often associated with its vegetative structures, specifically the leaves. These leaves serve as the primary site for the synthesis of bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In many traditional applications, the leaves are harvested to prepare infusions or topical applications, leveraging their chemical constituents to address various health concerns.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tephrosia bracteolata has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |