Vahlia capensis
Vahlia capensis, commonly known as the Cape Vahlia, is a striking succulent plant native to South Africa. Distinguished by its fleshy, architectural leaves, this species thrives in rocky habitats. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest, representing the unique biodiversity and potential medicinal properties of regional flora.
- Scientific name: Vahlia capensis
- Family: Vahliaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include afzelin, astragalin, chiro-inositol, dulcitol, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| afzelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chiro-inositol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dulcitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vahlia capensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |