Bridelia micrantha
Mitzeeri
Bridelia micrantha, commonly known as the Lamprides, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves, bark, and roots are utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections. This plant serves as a vital natural resource for diverse community healthcare.
- Scientific name: Bridelia micrantha
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by its genus, Bridelia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bridelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bridelia micrantha, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is often called mitzeeri or coastal golden-leaf, while in Afrikaans, it is known as Mitserie. In Rwanda, the plant is identified by the names Umugimbo and Umushashi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| rw | Umugimbo | Wikidata |
| af | Mitserie | Wikidata |
| rw | Umushashi | Wikidata |
| en | mitzeeri | Wikidata |
| en | coastal golden-leaf | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally in the country of Benin. The species also inhabits parts of Burkina Faso and the Gambia. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territory of Ghana. Finally, its range includes the coastal nation of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bridelia micrantha, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, particularly focusing on its structural layers. The bark and the stem bark are often the most significant parts harvested for therapeutic use, as they contain the bioactive compounds necessary for traditional remedies. These parts are frequently processed to treat various ailments, leveraging the chemical constituents embedded within the plant's protective outer tissues.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bridelia micrantha has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-pinen-4-one, P99, flavonoids, linalool, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-pinen-4-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P99 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bridelia micrantha has 9 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticonvulsant, Antimicrobial, Antiplasmodial, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bridelia micrantha has 22 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Helicobacter pylori, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Salmonella Typhimurium, Shigella sonnei.
- Total uses
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella sonnei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| conjunctivitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |