Annickia affinis
Annickia affinis, commonly known as the "yellow jasmine" or "annickia," is a fascinating medicinal plant native to African tropical forests. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation, skin infections, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Annickia affinis
- Family: Annonaceae
- 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 Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Annickia, specifically as the species Annickia affinis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Annickia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Annickia affinis, is known by several common names depending on the language and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to as 高恩南番荔枝 (zh), 高恩南番荔枝 (zh-hans), and 高恩南番荔枝 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 高恩南番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 高恩南番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 高恩南番荔枝 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the enclave of Cabinda. It is also widely distributed across the central territories of Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo. Finally, its geographical range extends further into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annickiia affinis, utilizes various components for its traditional medicinal applications, most notably its leaves and bark. The leaves are often collected and processed to harness their specific bioactive properties, while the bark is frequently utilized in decoctions or infusions to treat various ailments. Together, these plant parts serve as the primary sources of the therapeutic compounds found within the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annickia affinis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetogenins, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetogenins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annickia affinis 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |