Allophylus spicatus
Allophylus spicatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Allophylus spicatus, scientifically known as Allophylus spicatus, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is recognized for its unique phytochemical profile. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in treating various inflammatory and oxidative conditions.
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Allophylus Warneckei · Ornitrophe Spicata · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Allophylus spicatusSynonyms
- Allophylus warneckei
- Ornitrophe spicata
- Ornitrophe magica
- Allophylus magicus
- Schmidelia magica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Sapindaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Allophylus, and its species name, Allophylus spicatus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Allophylus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Its documented presence includes the nation of Benin, where it grows in specific habitats. It is also widely distributed throughout Burkina and Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast, marking it as a significant part of the regional flora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Activities
Allophylus spicatus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | Toxicological research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allophylus spicatus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, parasitemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | Toxicological research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitemia | Toxicological research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| extract | Toxicological research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |