Dennettia tripetala
Dennettia tripetala · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (52 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Dennettia tripetala, scientifically known as Dennettia tripetala, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential offers vital insights into its significant role in natural medicine.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fruit · Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Uvariopsis Tripetala
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dennettia tripetalaSynonyms
- Uvariopsis tripetala
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Dennettia
- Uvariopsis tripetala
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.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| 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.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
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.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Preventive nutrition and food science
- Food science & nutrition
- Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
- International journal of applied & basic medical research
- Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)
Seed
- 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Humulene | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linalool | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Benzylnitrile | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLUTARIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Food science & nutrition
- AMB Express
Humulene
- Toxicology reports
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Linalool
- Toxicology reports
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Phenols
- Food science & nutrition
- AMB Express
Saponins
- Food science & nutrition
- AMB Express
Benzylnitrile
- Toxicology reports
Caryophyllene
- AMB Express
Caryophyllene oxide
- Toxicology reports
GLUTARIC ACID
- AMB Express
Tannins
- 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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
- AMB Express
Analgesic
- Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Antihyperglycemic
- Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Dennettia tripetala has 10 reported investigations on conditions identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, cough, dental diseases, fever.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative stress | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cough | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dental diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fever | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Memory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nausea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative stress | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toothache | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Inflammation
- Preventive nutrition and food science
Oxidative stress
- Preventive nutrition and food science
Cough
- Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Dental diseases
- AMB Express
Fever
- Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Inflammation
- Preventive nutrition and food science
Memory
- Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)
Nausea
- Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Oxidative stress
- Preventive nutrition and food science
Toothache
- Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Dennettia tripetala has 3 reported preparations identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil of the seed, methanolic fruit extract, toothpaste.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oil of the seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic fruit extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toothpaste | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oil of the seed
- Toxicology reports
Methanolic fruit extract
- Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)
Toothpaste
- AMB Express