Zantedeschia albomaculata
Zantheschia albomaculata, commonly known as the White-spotted Zanthe, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, this species contains unique bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to treat various ailments, offering a fascinating subject for both ethnobotany and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Zantedeschia albomaculata
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Alismatales, it is classified under the family Araceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zantendechia and the specific species Zantendechia albomaculata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zantedeschia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in both Cameroon and the DR Congo. Its range extends further east into East Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Tanzania. Finally, the geographical reach concludes in South Tropical Africa within the borders of Angola.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zantedeschia albomaculata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calcium oxalate, kinetin, linoleic acid, octadecenoic acid, palmitic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calcium oxalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kinetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octadecenoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zantedeschia albomaculata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |