Tephrosia purpurea subsp. leptostachya
Tephrosia purpurea subsp. leptostachya · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Tephrosia purpurea subsp. leptostachya, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique botanical features, this subspecies possesses diverse bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its therapeutic potential, offering natural remedies to address various ailments and support holistic wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tephrosia purpurea subsp. leptostachyaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range stretching across several distinct regions of the African continent. Within Northern Africa, its presence is documented in Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco. Moving toward the Atlantic, the species can also be found in the Macaronesian archipelago of Cape Verde. Furthermore, its distribution extends into West Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Benin. Together, these locations highlight the broad ecological adaptability of this particular subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Tephrosia purpurea subsp. leptostachya 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 stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Tephrosia purpurea subsp. leptostachya has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Plasmodium falciparum
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Tephrosia purpurea subsp. leptostachya has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH₂Cl₂/MeOH (1:1) extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ch₂cl₂/meoh (1:1) extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ch₂cl₂/meoh (1:1) extract
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)