Antrocaryon micraster
Antrocaryon micraster, commonly known as the African mahogany or wild mango, is a significant medicinal tree found in tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering immense therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Antrocaryon micraster
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and placed in the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Antrocaryon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Antrocaryon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Antrocaryon micraster, is referred to by several different names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is called انتروكاريون ميكرستير, while in Chinese, it is identified as 小星洞果漆, a name that is consistently used in both Simplified Chinese (小星洞果漆) and Traditional Chinese (小星洞果漆) contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| arz | انتروكاريون ميكروستر | Wikidata |
| zh | 小星洞果漆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小星洞果漆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小星洞果漆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented within the borders of Benin. It can also be found growing naturally in Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the nation of 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-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Antrocaryon micraster, possesses significant medicinal value derived primarily from its stem bark. The bark is harvested from the trunk and larger branches, where it contains various bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing practices. In many regional medicinal applications, the stem bark is processed to create decoctions or infusions used to treat specific ailments, making it the most critical component of the plant for pharmacological use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Antrocaryon micraster has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Antrocaryon micraster has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, trypanosomiasis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypanosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |