Baphia nitida
Baphia nitiida, commonly known as the Baphia plant, is a significant medicinal species found in tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering a rich natural resource for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Baphia nitida
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Baphia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Baphia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Baphia nitida, is found across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its geographical range includes the nation of Benin, where it grows in various local habitats. It is also distributed throughout Ghana, contributing to the biodiversity of that coastal area. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Guinea. Finally, its presence extends to the West African countries of Ivory Coast and 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 | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baphia nitida has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2R,5R-dihydroxymethyl-3R,4R-dihydroxypyrrolidine, flavonoids, iminosugars, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2R,5R-dihydroxymethyl-3R,4R-dihydroxypyrrolidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iminosugars | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baphia nitida has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypertension.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |