Tephrosia uniflora subsp. uniflora
Tephrosia uniflora subsp. uniflora, commonly known as a member of the Fabaceae family, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Native to specific tropical regions, it possesses unique phytochemical properties. This subspecies is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic applications in treating various ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Tephrosia uniflora subsp. uniflora
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 and the genus Tephrosia. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies Tephrosia uniflora subsp. uniflora.
| 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 uniflora subsp. uniflora, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the single-flower tephrosia, while in Portuguese, it is known as erva-de-pau. In Spanish, the plant is called teprosia de una flor.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the countries of Algeria and Egypt. Moving toward the Atlantic, the subspecies can be found in the Macaronesian archipelago of Cape Verde. Its range extends further into West Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Burkina. Additionally, the plant is recorded as being native to the coastal and inland regions of Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tephrosia uniflora subsp. uniflora, possesses various morphological features that are often utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The vegetative structure begins with the stem, which provides the necessary support and vascular transport for the organism. Along this structure, one can find both young leaves, which are typically softer and more tender, and mature leaves, which have developed tougher textures and fully realized chemical profiles. For medicinal applications, shoot extracts are frequently prepared to harness the concentrated bioactive compounds found in the upper portions of the plant. Additionally, the root system serves as a vital underground component, often containing distinct medicinal properties that differ from the aerial parts.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| young leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoot extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mature leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tephrosia uniflora subsp. uniflora has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |