Commiphora kerstingii
Commiphora kerstingii, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in West Africa, belongs to the Burseraceae family. Renowned for its aromatic resin, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues, offering valuable bioactive compounds for pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Commiphora kerstingii
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Sapindales and is a member of the family Burseraceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Commiphora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Commiphora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Commiphora kerstingii, is known by various local names depending on the region and language. In Hausa, it is commonly referred to as kishirga, while in Fulfulde, it is known as kishirga. Additionally, in Kanuri, the plant is called kishirga.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its distribution includes the countries of Nigeria and Togo. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting both Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Additionally, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Chad. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse tropical environments where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Chemicals
Commiphora kerstingii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Masticadienonic Acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Masticadienonic Acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Commiphora kerstingii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Commiphora kerstingii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, prostate cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |