Xenostegia tridentata
Xenostegia tridentata, commonly known as the three-toothed xenostegia, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique leaf structure, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds, which are frequently studied for their potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and therapeutic healing properties.
- Scientific name: Xenostegia tridentata
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Xenostegia tridentata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Solanales. Finally, it is a member of the family Convolvulaceae and the genus Xenostegia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Xenostegia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Xenostegia tridentata, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several nations in West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin, contributing to the region's floral diversity. The species is also documented in Burkina, where it inhabits various local environments. Furthermore, its presence extends to the coastal and inland areas of Gambia and Ghana. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Xenostegia tridentata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, Lutein, kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside, lutein, luteolin-7-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lutein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lutein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |