Alstonia congensis
Alstonia congensis, commonly known as the medicinal shrub, is a fascinating botanical species valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant contains unique bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Alstonia congensis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- 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 Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Alstona.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alstonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alstonia congensis, is known by the common name 图案木 in various Chinese linguistic contexts, including the simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and traditional Chinese (zh-tw) scripts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 图案木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 图案木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 图案木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally in the country of Benin. The species also extends its range into Burkina Faso. Furthermore, its presence is documented throughout Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Finally, the distribution includes the nation of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alstonia congensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,7-seco-angustilobine B, boonein, echitamine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6,7-seco-angustilobine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boonein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| echitamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alstonia congensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |