Celtis zenkeri
Celtis zenkeri, commonly known as the Zenker's nettle tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to African tropical forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, showcasing its profound ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Celtis zenkeri
- 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 is a member of the family Cannabaeaceae. Its taxonomic identification is completed by its placement within 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, Celtis zenkeri, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is referred to as ميس زنكري, while in Hausa, it is commonly called Dunki.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ميس زنكري | Wikidata |
| ha | Dunki | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the lush landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Its geographical presence is notably documented across several distinct countries in this region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Guinea. The species also thrives in the tropical environments of Ivory Coast and Liberia. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the diverse ecosystems of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Celtis zenkeri has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Trans-N-coumaroyltyramine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Trans-N-coumaroyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |