Vangueria infausta
Vangueria infausta, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in certain tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical composition and potential pharmacological applications is essential for advancing modern integrative medicine and herbal research.
- Scientific name: Vangueria infausta
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Gentianaales and falls into the family Rubiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Vangueria, where it is known as Vangueria 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Cameroon, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The species also extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within the territories of Sudan and South Sudan. Furthermore, its range reaches East Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Kenya. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across diverse tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vangueria infausta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vangueria infausta has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vangueria infausta has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, malaria, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erwinia amylovora | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas syringae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |