Tephrosia purpurea subsp. dunensis
Tephrosia purpurea subsp. dunensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Tephrosia purpurea subsp. dunensis, is a resilient coastal shrub valued in traditional medicine. Often found in sandy maritime habitats, this subspecies possesses unique bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its potential therapeutic benefits, offering promising insights into natural remedies for various health conditions.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tephrosia Leucoclada
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tephrosia purpurea subsp. dunensisSynonyms
- Tephrosia leucoclada
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 classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Tephrosia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Tephrosia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Africa and the surrounding islands. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is recorded in both Kenya and Tanzania. Moving southward, the species is also found within South Tropical Africa, specifically in Malawi and Mozambique. Additionally, its range extends into the Western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits Madagascar. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats this medicinal subspecies occupies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Tephrosia purpurea subsp. dunensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apollinin, Demeapollinin, Glabratephrin, Glabratephrinol, Pseudosemiglabrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Apollinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Demeapollinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glabratephrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glabratephrinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudosemiglabrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epi-tephroapollin G | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Apollinin
- Natural product research
Demeapollinin
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Glabratephrin
- Natural product research
Glabratephrinol
- Natural product research
Pseudosemiglabrin
- Natural product research
epi-tephroapollin G
- Natural product research
Activities
Tephrosia purpurea subsp. dunensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Neuroprotective
- Natural product research