Bafodeya benna
Bafodeya benna · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Bafodeya benna, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it offers potent bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and healing potential is essential for exploring its significant contributions to natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Chrysobalanaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Parinari Benna
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bafodeya bennaSynonyms
- Parinari benna
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Genus | Bafodeya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Bafodeya benna is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist across multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth habits and survival strategies, it exhibits characteristics of both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating its ability to maintain its buds and reproductive structures above the ground level through various environmental conditions.
- Life form :
- nanophanerophyte
- Life form :
- phanerophyte
- Lifecycle :
- perennial
Morphology
The morphology of Bafodeya benna is characterized by a robust growth form that exhibits both tree and shrub-like qualities. It is a woody plant that functions as an independent species, lacking parasitic tendencies, and grows as a terrestrial organism. In terms of stature, the plant reaches significant dimensions, with a recorded mean height of 7 m and a maximum height documented at approximately 6.10 m. Additionally, its structural habit is described as self-supporting, rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative climber.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Parasite :
- independent
- Plant height max:
- 6.096074128 m
- Plant height mean:
- 7 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Physiology
The physiology of Bafodeya benna is characterized by complex metabolic processes geared toward survival in its native ecological niche, though it does not exhibit the capacity for symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Unlike many members of the Fabaceae family that harbor rhizobia to convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, this plant functions as a non-nitrogen fixer, meaning it relies entirely on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium ions from the soil through its root system to satisfy its nutritional requirements. Its physiological framework includes efficient photosynthetic pathways designed to optimize carbon assimilation and a specialized transpiration mechanism to regulate water potential. The plant's internal enzymatic activities and secondary metabolite production are highly responsive to environmental stressors, facilitating biochemical adaptations that maintain cellular homeostasis and structural integrity during fluctuating nutrient availability.
- Nitrogen fixer :
- no
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Bafodeya benna has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Astilbin, Isoastilbin, Neoastilbin, Neoisoastilbin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Astilbin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoastilbin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neoastilbin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neoisoastilbin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Astilbin
- Planta medica
Isoastilbin
- Planta medica
Neoastilbin
- Planta medica
Neoisoastilbin
- Planta medica
Conditions
Bafodeya benna has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Malaria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Malaria
- Planta medica
Preparations
Bafodeya benna has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts
- Planta medica