Beilschmiedia acuta
Beilschmiedia acuata, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, is a remarkable plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, it contains unique bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and infections, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing treatments.
- Scientific name: Beilschmiedia acuta
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Beilschmiedia, specifically the species Beilschmiedia acuta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Beilschmiedia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Beilschmiedia acuta, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Acute Beilschmiedia, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 尖叶贝壳杉 (Jiān yè bèiké shān).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Bretschneidera acuta, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily documented within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Within this vast area, its presence is specifically noted in the country of Cameroon. Because it is tied to these particular tropical environments, its distribution is quite localized. Consequently, finding this medicinal species requires looking within these specific African habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bretschneidera sinensis (often referred to in botanical contexts similar to your query), utilizes its bark as a significant component in traditional medicinal applications. The bark is harvested from the stem or trunk and is valued for its specific chemical constituents, which are believed to possess various therapeutic properties. In many herbal practices, the bark is processed into decoctions or powders to address specific health concerns, making it a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Beilschmiedia acuta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BAL, PFL, alpha-hederin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BAL | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PFL | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-hederin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Beilschmiedia acuta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |