Corynanthe pachyceras
Corynanthe pachyceras, commonly known as the "tree of life" in some traditional contexts, is a significant medicinal plant native to West African tropical forests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently utilized in ethnomedicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation, infections, and various neurological disorders.
- Scientific name: Corynanthe pachyceras
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. It is further identified by the genus Corynanthe, specifically as the species Corynanthe pachyceras.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corynanthe | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Pachycephalus Corynanthe, while in French, it is called Corynanthe pachycéras. In Spanish, the plant is identified as Corynanthe pachycephala, and in Portuguese, it is known as Corynanthe pachycephala.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Corynanthe pachyceras, is found within the specific ecological zones of West Tropical Africa. Its natural range extends across several distinct countries located in this region. Specifically, it can be located in the territories of Benin and Ghana. The distribution also encompasses the nations of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | 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 | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corynanthe pachyceras has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MDA, SOD, alpha-yohimbine, corynantheidine, corynantheine.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SOD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-yohimbine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corynantheidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corynantheine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corynanthine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrocorynantheine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutathione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Corynanthe pachyceras has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Androgenic, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial, Aphrodisiac, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Androgenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corynanthe pachyceras has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypogonadism, infertility, oxidative stress, sexual health.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypogonadism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sexual health | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |