Andira inermis
Andira inermis, commonly known as the "almond tree" or "andira," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its seeds and bark offer significant therapeutic potential in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Andira inermis
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Andira and the species Andira inermis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Andira | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Andira inermis, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Lithuania, it is called Paprastoji andira, while in Haiti, it is known as Bwa palmis. In Arabic, the plant is identified as أنديرة عزلاء, and in Burmese, it is called Kinedo. Furthermore, in Chinese, it is referred to as 无刺甘蓝豆.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lt | Paprastoji andira | Wikidata |
| ht | Bwa palmis | Wikidata |
| ar | أنديرة عزلاء | Wikidata |
| bm | Kinedo | Wikidata |
| zh | 无刺甘蓝豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 无刺甘蓝豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 无刺甘蓝豆 | Wikidata |
| es | Andira excelsa | Wikidata |
| es | Andira grandiflora | Wikidata |
| es | Andira jamaicensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Andira inermis, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, the species is present in the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. Its range also extends through the territory of Ghana. Finally, the plant is documented as being native to Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Andira inermis, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are characterized by their pinnate structure and serve as a vital part of the plant's biological identity, often being harvested to prepare infusions or extracts used for their therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Andira inermis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include andinermal B, andinermal C, lanceolarin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| andinermal B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| andinermal C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lanceolarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Andira inermis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Andira inermis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pneumococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, malaria, pneumococcal infections.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumococcus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumococcal infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |