Carapa macrantha
Carapa macrantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Carapa macrantha, scientifically known as Carapa macrantha, is a significant medicinal plant prized in traditional herbal medicine. Native to tropical regions, it is renowned for its potent bioactive compounds. This species is frequently utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects in various healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fruit · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Carapa macranthaSources: Wikidata
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions in Africa. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, its range extends through the territory of Cabinda. The distribution continues through Cameroon and Gabon within this same central region. Finally, its occurrence is also documented in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| 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 Carapa macrantha is characterized by its robust growth form, as it develops into a substantial tree. This botanical structure is defined by its woody nature, featuring a permanent, lignified stem system that supports its height and provides the necessary structural integrity for its large canopy.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Carapa macrantha has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, root, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Journal of natural products
Root
- Journal of natural products
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Conditions
Carapa macrantha has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Plasmodium falciparum
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Carapa macrantha has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dichloromethane (CH2Cl2)/methanol (MeOH) (1:1) root extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane (ch2cl2)/methanol (meoh) (1:1) root extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dichloromethane (ch2cl2)/methanol (meoh) (1:1) root extract
- Journal of natural products