Cussonia bancoensis
Cussonia bancoensis, commonly known as the Cabbage Tree, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to subtropical regions. Renowned for its robust structure and broad leaves, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin irritations to inflammation.
- Scientific name: Cussonia bancoensis
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Araliaceae and falls under the genus Cussonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cussonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cussonia bancoensis, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context of its native range. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Cabbage Tree, while in Afrikaans, it is known as die Koolboom. Within local South African languages, it is identified as die Grootkoolboom in isiXhosa and is called mkhaba in isiZulu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions across West Tropical Africa. Its geographical distribution includes the country of Ghana, where it grows in local ecosystems. It is also found within the borders of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Liberia to inhabit the tropical landscape. Finally, its presence is documented within the nation of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cussonia bancoensis, commonly known as the Berg kobus, is a medicinal species where the stem bark plays a significant role in traditional healing practices. The stem bark is often harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions, which are utilized for their various therapeutic properties. In many indigenous applications, the chemical compounds found within the bark are leveraged to treat ailments such as gastrointestinal issues or as a general tonic, making the stem bark a vital component of the plant's ethnobotanical profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cussonia bancoensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 23-Hydroxyursolic Acid, 23-hydroxyursolic acid, 3-O-(beta-D-glucopyranosyl)-23-hydroxyursolic acid, 3beta-hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Hydroxyursolic Acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 23-hydroxyursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-(beta-D-glucopyranosyl)-23-hydroxyursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta-hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |