Vasconcellea pubescens
Vasconcellea pube sceas, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant, holds profound value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this species is utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties and ecological importance is essential for exploring its potential in modern natural medicine development.
- Scientific name: Vasconcellea pubescens
- Family: Caricaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Vasconcellea pubescens, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Brassicaleales and the family Cariacaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Vasconcellea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Caricaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vasconcellea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse and wide-ranging geographical distribution across several continents. In West Tropical Africa, its presence can be identified specifically within the country of Guinea. Moving to West-Central Tropical Africa, the species is also found in Rwanda. Its reach extends to the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits both India and Sri Lanka. Finally, the distribution reaches the southern hemisphere in the northern regions of New Zealand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vasconcellea pubescens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vasconcellea pubescens has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vasconcellea pubescens has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antioxidant, wound-healing.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound-healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |