Tephrosia semiglabra
Tephrosia semiglabra, commonly known as the "smooth tephrasia," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses significant antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory conditions, offering promising therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Tephrosia semiglabra
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its classification through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified 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 semiglabra, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In English, it is commonly referred to as the smooth tephrosia, while in Portuguese, it is known as tephrosia-lisa. In Spanish, it is called tephrosia-lisa, and in French, it is referred to as tephrosia-lisse.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within Southern Africa. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Botswana. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the Cape Provinces. Additionally, the species inhabits the mountainous terrain of Lesotho. Finally, its range extends into the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tephrosia semiglabra has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-pseudosemiglabrin, (-)-semiglabrin, Pseudosemiglabrin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-pseudosemiglabrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-semiglabrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudosemiglabrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |