Dennettia tripetala

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Uvariopsis tripetala

Regional and Traditional Names

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. It is further classified within the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Dennettia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Dennetia tripetala, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is well-documented in the country of Benin, where it grows within local ecosystems. The species also extends its range to include Guinea, contributing to the botanical diversity of the area. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the Ivory Coast and Nigeria, covering significant portions of the West African landscape. Finally, its geographical reach concludes with sightings in Sierra Leone, completing its regional distribution.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Dennettia tripetala has 2 reported plant parts identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, seed.

Fruit

1. Preventive nutrition and food science
2. Food science & nutrition
3. Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
4. International journal of applied & basic medical research
5. Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)

Seed

1. Toxicology reports

Chemicals

Dennettia tripetala has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Humulene, Linalool, Phenols, Saponins.

Flavonoids

1. Food science & nutrition
2. AMB Express

Humulene

1. Toxicology reports
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Linalool

1. Toxicology reports
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phenols

1. Food science & nutrition
2. AMB Express

Saponins

1. Food science & nutrition
2. AMB Express

Benzylnitrile

1. Toxicology reports

Caryophyllene

1. AMB Express

Caryophyllene oxide

1. Toxicology reports

GLUTARIC ACID

1. AMB Express

Tannins

1. Food science & nutrition

Activities

Dennettia tripetala has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Antihyperglycemic, Antioxidant.

Antimicrobial

1. Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
2. AMB Express

Analgesic

1. Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)

Antihyperglycemic

1. Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Dennettia tripetala has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, cough, dental diseases, fever.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations