Anopyxis klaineana
Anopyxis klaineaana, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in Southeast Asian traditional practices, is a significant botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Often found in tropical habitats, this plant is studied for its bioactive compounds, which offer promising applications in folk medicine and modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Anopyxis klaineana
- Family: Rhizophoraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Anopyxis klaineaana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rhizophoraceae within the genus Anopyxis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhizophoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anopyxis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anopyxis klaineaana, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Thai, it is referred to as Phak Krachot (ผักกระฉอก), while in Khmer, it is known as Phka Kra-chok.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Anopyxis klaineaana, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. Additionally, the species is present in the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Its range further extends eastward to include Nigeria. Consequently, these five countries represent the known locations for this medicinal plant in West Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anopyxis klainea, utilizes its stem-bark as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. The bark, harvested from the woody stems, contains various bioactive compounds that are often processed to treat specific ailments. In many ethnobotanical applications, the stem-bark is prepared through decoction or topical application, serving as a vital part of the plant's therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem-bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anopyxis klaineana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl angolensate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl angolensate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anopyxis klaineana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |