Commiphora kua
Commiphora kua, commonly known as a precious medicinal shrub, is a significant species within the Burseraceae family. Native to specific arid regions, it is highly valued for its aromatic resin. This plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering potent bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Commiphora kua
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Sapindales and the family Burseraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Commiphora as the species Commiphora kua.
| 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, known scientifically as Commiphora kua, is referred to by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is known by the names 阿比西尼亚没药, 库阿没药树, and 库阿没药. Specifically, in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), it is called 阿比西尼亚没药, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), it is also identified as 阿比西尼亚没药.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 阿比西尼亚没药 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 阿比西尼亚没药 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 阿比西尼亚没药 | Wikidata |
| zh | 库阿没药树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 库阿没药 | Wikidata |
| zh | 阿拉伯没药 | Wikidata |
| zh | 也门没药 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the borders of Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern side of the continent, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, it is documented to grow in the nations of Djibouti and Eritrea. Consequently, the species occupies diverse ecological niches from the central tropics to the northeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Commiphora kua, is valued primarily for its aromatic resins, which are harvested from the bark of the tree. The medicinal properties are concentrated within the resin itself, which is often collected through incisions made in the trunk. This exudate is frequently utilized in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic applications, making the production of these resins a key aspect of the plant's economic and healing value.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Commiphora kua has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lathosterol, lophenol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lathosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lophenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |