Pleiocarpa mutica

Pleiocarpa mutica
	Pleiocarpa mutica [1]
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[2]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Apocynaceae
Genus:	Pleiocarpa
Species:	P. mutica
Binomial name
	Pleiocarpa mutica; Benth.[3]
Synonyms[3]
	Hunteria pleiocarpa Hallier f. ; Pleiocarpa bakueana A.Chev. ; Pleiocarpa salicifolia Stapf ; Pleiocarpa ternata A.Chev. ; Pleiocarpa tricarpellata Stapf ;

Pleiocarpa mutica is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Description

Pleiocarpa mutica grows as a shrub or small tree up to 7.5 metres (25 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 5 cm (2 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a white corolla. The fruit is yellow to bright orange with paired follicles, each up to 2 cm (1 in) long. Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for stomach-ache, kidney diseases, malaria, jaundice and as a laxative.[4]

Distribution and habitat

Pleiocarpa mutica is native to an area of tropical Africa from Sierra Leone east to the Central African Republic.[3] The species is found in a variety of habitats from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[4]

Phytochemistry

The alkaloid kopsinine, which has in vitro anticholinergic activity, has been isolated from Pleiocarpa mutica.[5]

References

1910 illustration from M.S. del., J.N.Fitch lith. - Curtis's Botanical Magazine, London., vol. 136 [= ser. 4, vol. 6]: Tab. 8343
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Pleiocarpa mutica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T136110351A136110353. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
"Pleiocarpa mutica". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 468–469. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
"Anti-cholinergic alkaloids as potential therapeutic agents for Alzheimer's disease: an in silico approach". PMID 23720886. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

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[1] 1910 illustration from M.S. del., J.N.Fitch lith. - Curtis's Botanical Magazine, London., vol. 136 [= ser. 4, vol. 6]: Tab. 8343

[IUCN-2] Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Pleiocarpa mutica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T136110351A136110353. Retrieved 30 August 2020.

[POWO-3] "Pleiocarpa mutica". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 August 2020.

[Med-4] Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 468–469. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.

[5] "Anti-cholinergic alkaloids as potential therapeutic agents for Alzheimer's disease: an in silico approach". PMID 23720886. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)