Beilschmiedia zenkeri
Beilschmiedia zenkeri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Beilschmiedia zenkeri, scientifically known as Beilschmiedia zenkeri, is a significant medicinal plant native to African tropical rainforests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat inflammatory conditions, infections, and skin ailments, offering profound potential for modern drug discovery and development.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tylostemon Zenkeri · Beilschmiedia Piya · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Beilschmiedia zenkeriSynonyms
- Tylostemon zenkeri
- Beilschmiedia piya
- Afrodaphne zenkeri
- Beilschmiedia leemansii
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Beilschmiedia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Beilschmiedia zenkeri is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. The plant functions as a woody species, possessing a substantial woody nature throughout its development. In terms of its growth form, it is classified as a tree, providing a robust structural framework. Furthermore, it exhibits climbing tendencies, specifically acting as a self-supporting liana, vine, or climbing plant that can maintain its structure through its own growth. This climbing behavior is characterized as self-supporting, functioning through both obligatory and facultative mechanisms to navigate its environment.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Beilschmiedia zenkeri has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Beilschmiedia zenkeri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beilschmieflavonoid A, beilschmieflavonoid B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| beilschmieflavonoid A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beilschmieflavonoid B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
beilschmieflavonoid A
- Journal of natural products
beilschmieflavonoid B
- Journal of natural products