Annea afzelii
Hymenostegia afzelii
Annea afzelii, commonly known as African Mahogany, is a significant medicinal tree native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its versatile therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as inflammation, skin infections, and digestive issues, offering profound pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Annea afzelii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Annea afzelii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Annea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Annea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the scientific name Année afzelii, is referred to as Hymenostegia afzelii in English (en) and Hymenostegia afzelii in French (fr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Hymenostegia afzelii | Wikidata |
| fr | Hymenostegia afzelii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Annona afzelii, is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Within this geographical belt, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its natural habitat also extends across the borders into Ghana. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the landscapes of Guinea. Finally, its distribution includes the territories of Ivory Coast and Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |