Celtis africana
Celtis africana, commonly known as the White Stinkwood, is a versatile evergreen tree native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its durable timber and ecological significance, it provides vital shade and habitat. Traditionally, various parts of the plant are utilized in ethnobotanical practices for their diverse medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Celtis africana
- Family: Cannabaceae
- 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 falls under the order Rosales and the family Cannabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Celtis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Cannabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Celtis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Celtis africana, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Afrikaans, it is referred to as Witstinkhout, while in Arabic, it is called ميس أفريقي. The Amharic name for this species is ቃውት, and in Hebrew, it is known as מייש אפרקני. Additionally, in Persian, it is identified as گندودرخت سفید.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Witstinkhout | Wikidata |
| ar | ميس أفريقي | Wikidata |
| am | ቃውት | Wikidata |
| he | מייש אפרקני | Wikidata |
| fa | گندودرخت سفید | Wikidata |
| zh | 白朴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 白朴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白朴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白樸 | Wikidata |
| fr | Micocoulier d'Afrique | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Celtis africana, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Senegal and The Gambia. Its presence extends further east into the diverse landscapes of Guinea. Additionally, the species is well-established within the territory of Ghana. Finally, the distribution continues into the expansive regions of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Celtis africana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Celtis africana has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Celtis africana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cryptococcus neoformans, malaria, tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |