Xysmalobium undulatum
Xysmalobium undulatum, commonly known as the Wavy-leafed Medic, is a remarkable botanical species prized for its therapeutic potential. Native to dense tropical regions, this plant contains unique bioactive compounds. Traditional healers have long utilized its distinct, undulating foliage to treat inflammatory conditions and promote overall holistic wellness through herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Xysmalobium undulatum
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Xysmalobium and the species Xysmalobium undulatum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Xysmalobium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Ethiopia. Its presence extends into East Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Furthermore, the species reaches into the southern reaches of the continent. Specifically, it is also located within the territory of Angola in South Tropical Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | 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 |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Xysmalobium undulatum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include uzarin, allouzarigenin, uzarigenin, xysmalorin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| uzarin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allouzarigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uzarigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xysmalorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Xysmalobium undulatum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatotoxic, Spasmolytic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Xysmalobium undulatum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, colorectal cancer, depression.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |