Bafodeya benna
Bafodeya benna, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in various traditional healing practices, offers significant therapeutic potential. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to address diverse health concerns. Exploring its pharmacological properties provides valuable insights into its role in natural wellness and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Bafodeya benna
- Family: Chrysobalanaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Bafodeya benna, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Chrysobalanaceae and the genus Bafodeya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Chrysobalanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bafodeya | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Bafodeya benna, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Guinea. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territory of Mali. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Sierra Leone. These locations define the primary geographical range for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bafodeya benna has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include astilbin, isoastilbin, neoastilbin, neoisoastilbin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| astilbin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoastilbin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neoastilbin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neoisoastilbin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bafodeya benna 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |