Cassipourea malosana
Cassipourea malosana, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in traditional healing, possesses remarkable therapeutic properties. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues. Understanding its botanical profile is essential for exploring its profound pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Cassipourea malosana
- Family: Rhizophoraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cassipourea malosana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rhizophoraceae and the genus Cassipourea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhizophoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cassipourea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cassipourea malosana, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Afrikaans, it is referred to as Uiehout, while in Japanese, it is called ピイラーウッド. In Chinese, the species is known as 洋葱木, and in Vietnamese, it is commonly called Mũthaithi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Uiehout | Wikidata |
| ja | ピイラーウッド | Wikidata |
| zh | 洋葱木 | Wikidata |
| ki | Mũthaithi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several regions across the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in Burundi, Cameroon, and the Republic of the Congo. Its presence is also documented within the vast territories of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, this medicinal species has been identified in the nation of Eritrea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cassipourea malosana, is recognized for its medicinal properties, which are primarily derived from its bark. The bark is often harvested and utilized in traditional healing practices due to its specific phytochemical composition. By extracting compounds from this part of the plant, practitioners aim to harness its therapeutic potential for various health applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cassipourea malosana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl 4-ethoxy-2-hydroxy-6-propylbenzoate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl 4-ethoxy-2-hydroxy-6-propylbenzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cassipourea malosana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypermelanosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypermelanosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |