Afrostyrax lepidophyllus
Afrostyrax lepidophyllus, commonly known as the African storax, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic resin, it has been used in traditional healing to treat respiratory ailments and skin inflammations. This botanical treasure offers significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Afrostyrax lepidophyllus
- Family: Huaceae
- 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 Oxalidales, it is classified under the family Huaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Afrostyrax, and species name, lepidophyllus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Huaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Afrostyrax | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Ghana. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the Central African Republic. Its range further extends through the lush landscapes of Cameroon and Congo. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal species includes the nation of Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | 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 | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Afrostyrax lepidophyllus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4,5,7-tetrathiaoctane.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4,5,7-tetrathiaoctane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Afrostyrax lepidophyllus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |