Thalictrum rhynchocarpum
Thalictrum rhynchocarpum, commonly known as a member of the Fumariaceae family, is a medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Often found in specific montane habitats, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties. It is studied for its potential therapeutic applications, particularly in treating various ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Thalictrum rhynchocarpum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Thalictrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thalictrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Thalictrum rhizocarpum, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the rhizocarpum meadow-rue, while in German, it is identified as das Rhizocarpon-Schaumkraut. Additionally, in Latin, it is designated as Thalictrum rhizocarpum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Burundi and Rwanda. The species is also documented across the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Furthermore, its presence extends to Cameroon, highlighting its regional importance. Finally, the plant reaches the waters of the Gulf of Guinea Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thalictrum rhynchocarpum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, saponins, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thalictrum rhynchocarpum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |