Beilschmiedia cinnamomea
Beilschmiedia cinnamomea, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical ecosystems, holds profound pharmacological potential. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species is increasingly studied for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Understanding its bioactive compounds offers promising pathways for developing novel therapeutic agents in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Beilschmiedia cinnamomea
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Beilschmiedia cinnamoidea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Within this hierarchy, it is identified by the genus Beilschmiedia.
| 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 cinnamomea, is known by various names across different regions and languages. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 桂皮 (Guìpí) or 桂枝 (Guìzhī), while in English, it is often called Cinnamon Beilschmiedia. In Vietnamese, the plant is known as Quế mộc.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Within this specific ecological zone, it can be found growing in the nation of Cameroon. The species also extends its range into the territory of Congo. Additionally, its geographical presence includes the country of Gabon. These locations highlight the localized tropical habitat required for its growth.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Beilschmiedia cinnamomea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Beilschmiedia cinnamomea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |