Aframomum daniellii
Aframomum danielii, commonly known as Daniel's cardamom, is a significant medicinal plant native to West African rainforests. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its aromatic rhizomes and seeds possess potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This versatile species plays a crucial role in treating various ailments and enhancing culinary flavors.
- Scientific name: Aframomum daniellii
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- 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 Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Zingiberaceae. Specifically, Aframomum daniellii is a member of the genus Aframomum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aframomum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aframomum danielii, is recognized by various regional and linguistic designations depending on its area of origin. In Chinese, it is referred to by the common name 丹尼利椒蔻.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 丹尼利椒蔻 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Aframomum danielii, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into the West-Central Tropical Africa zone, the species can be found in the Central African Republic. Its range further extends through Cameroon and into the Congo. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes Equatorial Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aframomum daniellii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, sabinene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sabinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aframomum daniellii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |