Copaifera salikounda
Copaifera salikounda, commonly known as a species of Copaiba, is a significant medicinal tree native to tropical regions. Renowned for its resinous oleoresin, it is traditionally utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties. This plant remains a vital resource in ethnobotanical studies and natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Copaifera salikounda
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Copaifera salikounda, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales. Finally, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Copaifera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Copaifera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Copaifera salikounda, is known by the common name ghanankopaivapuu in Finnish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | ghanankopaivapuu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Copaifera saliquinda, exhibits a specific distribution throughout the West Tropical African region. Its presence can be documented across several distinct nations within this geographic belt. Specifically, it is found growing in the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the landscapes of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, its documented range includes the coastal and forested areas of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Copaifera salikounda, possesses unique therapeutic potential derived from its specific biological components, particularly through the utilization of its seed pond extract. While many species within the Copaifera genus are traditionally known for their oleoresins, the specialized extraction of compounds from the seed pond area provides a concentrated source of bioactive metabolites. This extract serves as a vital medicinal resource, containing the essential chemical constituents necessary for various pharmacological applications and traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed pond extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Copaifera salikounda has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 9-octadecenoic acid, n-hexadecanoic acid, octadecanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 9-octadecenoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Copaifera salikounda has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |