Debregeasia saeneb
Debregeasia saeneb, commonly known as the forest coffee plant, is a vital medicinal species native to East Africa. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and infections. This resilient shrub offers significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Debregeasia saeneb
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Debregeasia saeneb, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales. Finally, it is classified within the family Urticaceae under the genus Debregeasia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Debregeasia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in both Eritrea and Ethiopia. Its range extends into Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Afghanistan. Additionally, the species is present throughout parts of the Arabian Peninsula. This includes occurrences in both Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Debregeasia saeneb has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, flavonoid, glycosides, lignins, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Debregeasia saeneb has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Debregeasia saeneb has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |