Vepris
Vepris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Vepris, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers diverse therapeutic benefits, ranging from antimicrobial to anti-inflammatory properties. Understanding its unique chemical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological applications and natural wellness.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
VeprisSynonyms
- Diphasiopsis
- Teclea
- Tecleopsis
- Comoroa
- Oriciopsis
- Oricia
- Diphasia
- Toddaliopsis
- Humblotiodendron
- Aspidostigma
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tecleopsis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is specifically situated in the family Rutaceae. It is further identified by its unique genus, Vepris.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Vepris |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known as Vepris, exhibits a specific geographical distribution throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence has been documented across several different nations within this tropical belt. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina. Additionally, the species is distributed within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its range extends further south into the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Vepris has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antimicrobial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antioxidant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiplasmodial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antipyretic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Cytotoxic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Vepris has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic diseases, colic, malaria, snakebite, whooping cough.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chronic diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebite | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whooping cough | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |