Tinospora bakis
Tinospora bakis, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, is a climbing shrub valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it exhibits significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This plant is frequently utilized to support immune health and manage various metabolic disorders through its therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Tinospora bakis
- Family: Menispermaceae
- 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, it falls under the order Ranunculales and is a member of the family Menispermaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Tinospora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tinospora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tinospora bakis, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the golden creeper, while in French, it is known as le liane dorée. In many parts of Africa where it is used medicinally, it is called tinospora bakis in scientific contexts, but local vernaculars often vary by specific ethnic group and geography.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Tinospora bakis, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several countries, including Benin and Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species can be found spreading through the territories of Mali and Mauritania. It also maintains a significant presence within the borders of Nigeria. Collectively, these locations define its primary geographical range within the West African landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tinospora bakis, utilizes its various anatomical structures to support its medicinal properties, with a significant focus on its underground systems. Specifically, the roots serve as a vital component of the organism, acting as the primary means of anchoring the plant into the soil and absorbing essential nutrients and water. In many traditional medicinal practices involving this species, the roots are harvested and processed to extract the bioactive compounds believed to contribute to its therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tinospora bakis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Choleretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Choleretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |