Alphitonia petriei
Pink ash
Alphitonia petrei, commonly known as the African medicinal shrub, is a significant plant species utilized in traditional healing practices across various regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently employed to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to digestive issues, offering valuable insights for modern ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Alphitonia petriei
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls within the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Alphitonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alphitonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Alphitonia petrei, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In English, it is frequently called pink ash or white ash, while in Hebrew, its name is אלפיטוניה פטרי.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | אלפיטוניה פטרי | Wikidata |
| en | pink ash | Wikidata |
| en | white ash | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of Australia. Its natural range is primarily concentrated in the eastern parts of the country. Specifically, it can be located throughout the state of New South Wales. Additionally, the species is also distributed across Queensland. Therefore, its geographical presence is limited to these two major Australian states.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Activities
Alphitonia petriei has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alphitonia petriei has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include childbirth, headache, inflammation, joint pain.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| childbirth | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |