Waltheria
Waltheria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Waltheria, scientifically known as Waltheria indica, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it is widely utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties. This hardy plant serves as a vital resource in treating skin ailments, respiratory issues, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Sitella · Astropus
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
WaltheriaSynonyms
- Sitella
- Astropus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Sitella
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae, specifically falling under the genus Waltheria.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Waltheria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions of the Atlantic and Africa. Within the Macaronesian islands, its range includes the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. Moving toward the mainland, it can be found throughout parts of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence is documented in nations such as Benin and Burkina Faso. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the Gambia, highlighting its wide ecological footprint.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Waltheria has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antinociceptive.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antibacterial
- International journal of molecular sciences
Anticancer
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antifungal
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antinociceptive
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antioxidant
- International journal of molecular sciences
Preparations
Waltheria has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Waltheria extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Waltheria extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Waltheria extracts
- Inflammopharmacology