Volkameria glabra
Volkameria glabra, commonly known as the False Guava, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Volkameria glabra
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Volkameria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Volkameria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Sierra Leone. Moving toward the center of the continent, it can be found within the Democratic Republic of the Congo in West-Central Tropical Africa. Its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is located in Somalia. Finally, the species is also widely distributed across East Tropical Africa, specifically within Kenya and Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Activities
Volkameria glabra has 8 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimalarial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |