Alstonia boonei

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, specifically residing in the family Apocynaceae. Its taxonomic identity is completed by its classification within the genus Alstona.

Distribution

This plant, known as Alstonia boonei, exhibits a specific distribution pattern throughout the West Tropical African region. Its presence is documented across several coastal and inland nations within this diverse ecological zone. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Gambia. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the countries of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. The distribution is completed by its documented occurrence within the nation of Guinea.

Chemicals

Alstonia boonei has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include boonein, saponins, 10-Hydroxyyohimbine, 15-Hydroxyangustilobine A, 15-hydroxyangustilobine A.

Total chemicals

24

Scientific sources

26

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Alstonia boonei has 14 reported activities identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antimalarial, Antipyretic, Analgesic.

Total activities

14

Scientific sources

19

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Alstonia boonei has 29 reported medicinal uses identified across 37 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, cancer, hypertension, inflammation, rheumatism.

Total uses

29

Scientific sources

37

Most Reported Uses