African yellowwood
Annickia chlorantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (56 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
African yellowwood, scientifically known as Annickia chlorantha, is a magnificent evergreen tree native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. Renowned for its striking, bright yellow flowers, this botanical treasure is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- African Yellowwood
- Scientific synonyms
- Enantia Chlorantha
Names
Common Names
- African yellowwood
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Moambé jaune
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Annickia chloranthaSynonyms
- Enantia chlorantha
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling into the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Annickia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Annickia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily focused within the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Liberia and Nigeria. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Cameroon and the Congo. Additionally, its range reaches the coastal region of Cabinda within the West-Central zone. Together, these locations highlight a concentrated geographical footprint across several diverse tropical nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| 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 | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annickia chlorantha, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The medicinal value is often found in the stem bark and the stem barks, which are harvested to prepare traditional decoctions. Additionally, the bark itself is frequently employed in herbal remedies, while the leaves are used for their specific bioactive compounds. The structural integrity of the plant is maintained by its sturdy stem, which serves as the primary support for these vital medicinal parts.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| root | Journal of chromatography. A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annickia chlorantha has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Palmatine, ACETOGENINS, 7,8-Dihydro-8-hydroxypalmatine, Acetogenin, Br-.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Palmatine | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ACETOGENINS | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7,8-Dihydro-8-hydroxypalmatine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acetogenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Br- | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cl- | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DL-Tetrahydropalmatine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Palmatine
- Journal of chromatography. A
- Natural product research
- Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)
ACETOGENINS
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
7,8-Dihydro-8-hydroxypalmatine
- Die Pharmazie
Acetogenin
- Parasitology research
Br-
- Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)
CA
- Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)
Cl-
- Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)
DL-Tetrahydropalmatine
- Journal of chromatography. A
FE
- Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)
Flavonoids
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Activities
Annickia chlorantha has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiperoxidative, Antisecretory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | African journal of medicine and medical sciences (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | African journal of medicine and medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiperoxidative | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antisecretory | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annickia chlorantha has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepasor | Pathobiology : journal of immunopathology, molecular and cellular biology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | The Central African journal of medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Die Pharmazie (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Awopa (Bark) | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Decoctions | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous and ethanolic extracts | The Central African journal of medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous preparations | The Central African journal of medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous stem bark extract | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks using water and ethanol as solvents | Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |