Psorospermum androsaemifolium
| Psorospermum androsaemifolium | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Hypericaceae |
| Genus: | Psorospermum |
| Species: | P. androsaemifolium
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| Binomial name | |
| Psorospermum androsaemifolium Baker
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Psorospermum androsaemifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae. It was described by John Gilbert Baker in 1882 and is found on the island of Madagascar.[1] Some chemical constituents isolated from the species, including acanthophorin and vismiaquinone, have demonstrated minor antifungal and antibacterial properties in a laboratory setting.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Psorospermum androsaemifolium Baker". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ^ Poumale, Herve Martial Poumale; Randrianasolo, Rivoarison; Rakotoarimanga, Jeannot Victor; Raharisololalao, Amelie; Krebs, Hans Christoph; Tchouankeu, Jean Claude; Ngadjui, Bonaventure Tchaleu (2008). "Flavonoid Glycosides and Other Constituents of Psorospermum androsaemifolium BAKER (Clusiaceae)". Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 56 (10): 1428–1430. doi:10.1248/cpb.56.1428.