Vepris soyauxii
Vepris soyauxii, commonly known as a medicinal plant from the Rubiaceae family, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Found primarily in tropical forest ecosystems, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its unique bioactive compounds. Research continues to explore its potential therapeutic applications in treating various ailments and promoting wellness.
- Scientific name: Vepris soyauxii
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, within the family Rutaceae. It is specifically identified as a member of the genus Vepris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vepris | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its occurrence has been documented within the borders of Ghana. It is also found naturally throughout the diverse landscapes of Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, the geographical presence of this medicinal plant includes Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Activities
Vepris soyauxii has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vepris soyauxii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |