Vangueria infausta subsp. infausta
Vangueria infausta subsp. infausta, commonly known as the Wild Medlar, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammation, offering significant ethnobotanical value in local healing practices.
- Scientific name: Vangueria infausta subsp. infausta
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Specifically, it is identified as a member of the genus Vangueria under the subspecies name Vangueria infausta subsp. infausta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vangueria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, it can also be found in East Tropical Africa within Tanzania. The species extends further south into the South Tropical Africa region, specifically inhabiting Angola. Finally, its geographical range continues into Malawi, completing its spread across these diverse tropical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | 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 |
Chemicals
Vangueria infausta subsp. infausta has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Friedelin, fatty acids, flavonoids, morindolide, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morindolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vangueria infausta subsp. infausta has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifeedant, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vangueria infausta subsp. infausta has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include candidiasis, malaria, abdominal pains, cough, fever.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| candidiasis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pains | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral health | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic worms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |