Dichapetalum madagascariense
Dichapetalum madagascariense, commonly known as the wild dichapetalum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from skin infections and inflammation to gastrointestinal issues and fever in folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Dichapetalum madagascariense
- Family: Dichapetalaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and is a member of the family Dichapetalaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Dichapetalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Dichapetalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dichapetalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dichapetalum madagascariense, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is referred to by the name جفبلار مدغشقري. These common names often reflect the plant's traditional use in local medicinal practices across its native habitats.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | جفبلار مدغشقري | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Dichapetalum madagascariense, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Ghana. Additionally, the species is present in the coastal and inland areas of Guinea-Bissau. Its range also extends through the country of Guinea. Finally, the plant is documented to inhabit parts of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | 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 | Burundi | WCVP |
Activities
Dichapetalum madagascariense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dichapetalum madagascariense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |