Commiphora ornifolia
Commiphora ornifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Commiphora ornifolia, is a distinctive medicinal shrub valued for its aromatic resin. Native to arid regions, this species belongs to the Burseraceae family. It is traditionally utilized in various healing practices to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential in ethnobotany.
- Family
- Burseraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lannea Ornifolia · Calesiam Ornifolium · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Commiphora ornifoliaSynonyms
- Lannea ornifolia
- Calesiam ornifolium
- Odina ornifolia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Burseraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Commiphora.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Burseraceae |
| Genus | Commiphora |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Commiphora ornifolia, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily confined to the unique ecosystems found within Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species is endemic to the island of Socotra. This isolated location provides the distinct environmental conditions necessary for its survival. Consequently, the distribution of this medicinal species is highly localized to this single archipelago.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Commiphora ornifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Yangambin, Galacturonic acid, Yangambin, arabinose, galactose.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Yangambin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galacturonic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yangambin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Yangambin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Galacturonic acid
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Yangambin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
arabinose
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
galactose
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
rhamnose
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Commiphora ornifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Commiphora ornifolia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Commiphora ornifolia has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts, methanol extracts, methanolic extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Methanol extracts
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Methanolic extracts
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine