Viscum triflorum
Viscum triflorum, commonly known as the three-flowered mistletoe, is a fascinating parasitic plant native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its purported therapeutic properties, particularly in supporting kidney health and regulating blood pressure. This resilient species offers unique biochemical potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Viscum triflorum
- Family: Santalaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Viscum triflorum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Santalales and the family Santalaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Viscum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Santalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Viscum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Viscum triflorum, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the three-flowered mistletoe, while in Chinese, it is known as San Hua Sang. In Japanese, the plant is called San Ka Sang.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in the Central African Republic and throughout the DR Congo. Its presence is also noted in the Gulf of Guinea Islands within the same West-Central region. Moving toward the east, the species is documented in Rwanda. Finally, the geographical range extends to Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically in Eritrea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Activities
Viscum triflorum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Viscum triflorum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypertension.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |