Botanical Overview
Aloe ortholopha is a species in the Aloeaceae family. This species belongs to the Aloeaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
Aloe ortholopha is an aloe native to open grassland at 1450–1525 meters altitude in the northern Great Dyke, Mvurwi Range, Zimbabwe.
Family Context
The Aloeaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Bitter Aloes — 22 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Aloe ortholopha has been recorded in Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: coniine.
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Alkaloid: nitrogenous compounds with diverse pharmacological activities
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. The limited documentation available for this species represents an opportunity for ethnobotanical research.