Thonningia sanguinea
Thonningia sanguinea, commonly known as the Bloodvine, is a climbing shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its vibrant red flowers, this medicinal plant is deeply rooted in traditional healing. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections, respiratory issues, and digestive disturbances through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Thonningia sanguinea
- Family: Balanophoraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Santalales, it is further categorized into the family Balanophoraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Thonningiia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Balanophoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thonningia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thonnignia sanguinea, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is called 蓮花菰 (zh), while in Finnish, it is known as loisjuurio (fi). In Singapore, the plant is commonly called Mbûlûndo (sg), and in French, it is referred to as palmier de la biche blanche (fr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蓮花菰 | Wikidata |
| fi | loisjuurio | Wikidata |
| sg | Mbûlûndo | Wikidata |
| fr | palmier de la biche blanche | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Thonniningia sanguinea, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it grows in specific ecological zones. The species can also be found spanning across Burkina Faso. Furthermore, its natural range extends into the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. Finally, the plant is widely distributed throughout Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thonniningia sanguinea, utilizes various morphological structures for its medicinal properties, particularly its subaerial plant parts. The root system serves as a vital component of the organism, often being harvested for its bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. These underground structures are essential for the plant's stability and nutrient absorption, while also acting as a reservoir for the chemical constituents that contribute to its therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| subaerial plant parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thonningia sanguinea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-pinoresinol, Thonningianin A, glutathione S-transferase, lariciresinol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-pinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thonningianin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutathione S-transferase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lariciresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thonningia sanguinea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thonningia sanguinea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchial asthma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchial asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |