Beilschmiedia acuta

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tylostemon acutifolius

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Beilschmiedia acuta is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It presents as a woody plant, specifically exhibiting a tree-like growth form. In terms of its climbing capabilities, the species functions as a self-supporting liana or vine, categorized as a self-supporting climber that does not rely on external structures for its primary upright posture.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Beilschmiedia acuta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BAL, PFL, alpha-Hederin.

BAL

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

PFL

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

alpha-Hederin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Beilschmiedia acuta has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Preparations

Beilschmiedia acuta has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include BAL, the bark extract of Beilschmiedia acuta.

Bal

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

The bark extract of beilschmiedia acuta

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology