Toiing
Vahlia capensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Toiing, scientifically known as Vahlia capensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant indigenous to specific southern African regions. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this species is traditionally utilized in various healing practices. Understanding its chemical composition and ecological significance is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Vahliaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Toiing
- Scientific synonyms
- Russelia Capensis · Bistella Capensis
Names
Common Names
- Toiing
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vahlia capensisSynonyms
- Russelia capensis
- Bistella capensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Vahliales, it is classified under the family Vahliaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Vahlia, with its species name being Vahlia capensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vahliales | WCVP |
| Family | Vahliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vahlia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several regions of Southern and South Tropical Africa. Specifically, its range extends into the nation of Angola within the South Tropical Africa zone. It is also documented to grow throughout Mozambique and Zambia. Furthermore, the species can be found within the borders of Zimbabwe. Finally, its distribution reaches into Botswana, marking its presence in the Southern Africa region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vahlia capensis has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Afzelin, Astragalin, Gallic acid, Isoquercitrin, RUTIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Afzelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astragalin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chiro-inositol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dulcitol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Afzelin
- Planta medica
Astragalin
- Planta medica
Gallic acid
- Planta medica
Isoquercitrin
- Planta medica
RUTIN
- Planta medica
chiro-inositol
- Planta medica
dulcitol
- Planta medica
kaempferol
- Planta medica
quercetin
- Planta medica
quercitrin
- Planta medica
Activities
Vahlia capensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| n-butanol fraction | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |