Brucea
Brucea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Brucea, is a genus of medicinal plants valued in traditional medicine for their potent bioactive compounds. Often found in tropical regions, these shrubs contain alkaloids and triterpenoids frequently utilized for their anti-tumor, anti-malarial, and anti-inflammatory properties, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
BruceaSynonyms
- Gonus
- Lussa
- Laumoniera
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Brucea (Simaroubaceae)
German:
- Brucea (Simaroubaceae)
French:
- Brucea (Simaroubaceae)
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it falls under the family Simaroubaceae. Finally, the specific taxonomic classification of this medicinal plant is defined by the genus Brucea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Simaroubaceae |
| Genus | Brucea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, belonging to the genus Brucea, exhibits a specific geographical range across West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented in several distinct nations within this lush region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Ghana. The distribution further extends to the coastal and inland areas of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Additionally, the plant is known to inhabit the landscape of Liberia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Brucea has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antileukemic, Antimalarial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antileukemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antileukemic
- Current medicinal chemistry
Antimalarial
- Current medicinal chemistry
Conditions
Brucea has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include leukemia, malaria.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leukemia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leukemia
- Current medicinal chemistry
Malaria
- Current medicinal chemistry