Donella welwitschii
Donella welwitschii, commonly known as the Bitterleaf plant, is a potent medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat digestive ailments, reduce inflammation, and manage fever. This resilient species serves as a vital natural resource for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Donella welwitschii
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Sapotaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Donella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Donella | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Doncella welwitschii, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Additionally, the species is documented in the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. Its presence extends further west into the nation of Guinea. Finally, the plant is also known to inhabit parts of Ivory Coast and 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-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Activities
Donella welwitschii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Donella welwitschii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include coughs.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |