Trifolium baccarinii
Trifolium baccarinii, commonly known as a rare medicinal clover, is a specialized plant species valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Primarily found in specific ecological niches, it holds significant potential in traditional pharmacology. Research focuses on its bioactive compounds, which may offer therapeutic benefits for various health-promoting applications.
- Scientific name: Trifolium baccarinii
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Trifolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trifolium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Trifolium baccarinii, is known by various regional names depending on the language spoken. In English, it is commonly referred to as Baccarini's clover, while in Portuguese, it is known as trevo-de-baccarini.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several regions across the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in Burundi and Cameroon. Furthermore, the plant extends its range into Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These locations collectively highlight the diverse habitats where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Chemicals
Trifolium baccarinii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4,7,2'-trihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavanol, Biochanin A, D-mannitol, formononetin, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4,7,2'-trihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Biochanin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-mannitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formononetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ononin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sissotrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trifolium baccarinii has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trifolium baccarinii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |