Beilschmiedia zenkeri
Beilschmiedia zenkeri, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in Central Africa, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical constituents and pharmacological potential is essential for advancing modern integrative healthcare solutions.
- Scientific name: Beilschmiedia zenkeri
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Beilschmiedia zenkeri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Laurales. Finally, it is a member of the family Laurales and 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 zenkeri, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as Zenker's Beilschmiedia, while in German, it is called Zenkers Beilschmiedia. Locally, it is identified by various names such as nka nka in duo and nka nka in gbe.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its natural habitat extends through the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of Congo and Gabon. The species also maintains a significant presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical range of Beilschmiedia zenkeri.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Beilschmiedia zenkeri, is a medicinal species where specific components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. Among its various anatomical structures, the stem bark is the primary part employed in traditional medicinal practices. This bark is often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to possess various healing qualities, making it a crucial element in the plant's ethnobotanical profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Beilschmiedia zenkeri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beilschmieflavonoid A, beilschmieflavonoid B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beilschmieflavonoid A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beilschmieflavonoid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |