Adansonia digitata
Adansonia digitata, commonly known as the African Baobab, is a legendary "Tree of Life." Renowned for its massive trunk and longevity, this remarkable species offers immense medicinal value. Its nutrient-dense fruit, bark, and leaves are utilized in traditional healing to treat diverse ailments, ranging from fever to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Adansonia digitata
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Adansonia digitata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae and is situated within the genus Adansonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adansonia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Adansonia digitata, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territory of Burkina. The species is also widely distributed throughout Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range includes the nation of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Adansonia digitata has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 54 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, calcium, iron, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 33
- Scientific sources
- 54
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| saponins | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| calcium | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| iron | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zinc | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Adansonia digitata has 13 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Antigenotoxic.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Adansonia digitata has 30 reported medicinal uses identified across 30 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include COVID-19, Inflammation, Metabolic Syndrome, abdominal obesity, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 30
- Scientific sources
- 30
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Metabolic Syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |