Catunaregam nilotica
Catunaregam nilotica, commonly known as the Nile Catunarega, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical regions, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This botanical species offers promising bioactive compounds that continue to attract scientific interest and study.
- Scientific name: Catunaregam nilotica
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Catunaregam, and its species name, nilotica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Catunaregam | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Catunaregam nilotica, is referred to by the common name Mbarìyo in the kai language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| kai | Mbarìyo | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Guinea and Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Additionally, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Chad. Together, these locations highlight the diverse ecological spread of Catunarega nilotica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Catunaregam nilotica, utilizes various components of its underground structure for medicinal purposes. Practitioners often harvest the roots to extract bioactive compounds essential for traditional remedies. Furthermore, the rootbark is a critical part of the plant used in decoctions, as the specific properties found within the root bark are highly valued for their therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rootbark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Catunaregam nilotica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scopoletin, scopolin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Catunaregam nilotica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Catunaregam nilotica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, inflammation, snakebite.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebite | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |