Androstachys johnsonii
Androstachys johnsonii, commonly known as the African Sandalwood, is a valuable medicinal plant native to various African rainforests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, infections, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern botanical research.
- Scientific name: Androstachys johnsonii
- Family: Picrodendraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Androstachys johnsonii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Picrodendraceae and the genus Androstachys.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Picrodendraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Androstachys | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions. Within South Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Mozambique. Moving into Southern Africa, it can be found within the borders of Eswatini and throughout the Northern Provinces. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the Western Indian Ocean, specifically inhabiting Madagascar. This distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in multiple ecological zones across the continent and its adjacent islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Androstachys johnsonii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include condensed tannins, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |