Distemonanthus benthamianus
Distemonanthus benthamianus, commonly known as the medicinal climber, is a significant plant species found within tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Distemonanthus benthamianus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Fabales, falling within the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Distemonanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Distemonanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Distemonanthus benthamianus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Japanese, it is referred to as モバンギ, アヤン, or モビンギ, and it is also known as ナイジェリアンサテンウッド. Additionally, in Finnish, the species is called Anjarapuu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | モバンギ | Wikidata |
| fi | Anjarapuu | Wikidata |
| ja | アヤン | Wikidata |
| ja | ナイジェリアンサテンウッド | Wikidata |
| ja | モビンギ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the region of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its natural occurrence can be found within the borders of Benin. It is also documented to grow throughout the country of Ghana. Furthermore, the species is present in the territories of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range extends into the nation of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| 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 Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Distemonanthus benthamianus, is utilized in traditional medicine specifically through the use of its stem bark. The bark is harvested from the woody stems to extract its bioactive compounds, which are believed to possess various therapeutic properties. In many herbal practices, the processing of this stem bark is a critical step in preparing medicinal decoctions or extracts intended for healing purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Distemonanthus benthamianus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Genistein.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Genistein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |