Dorstenia barnimiana
Dorstenia barnimiana, commonly known as the "miracle tree" in certain regions, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities, this species offers significant potential in treating various ailments, making it a subject of great interest in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Dorstenia barnimiana
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosaleles, falling under the family Moraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Dorstenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dorstenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dorsetnia barnimiana, is known by different names depending on the language and region. In Amharic, it is referred to as ወርቅ በሜዳ, while in Chinese, its common name is 长面琉桑.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| am | ወርቅ በሜዳ | Wikidata |
| zh | 长面琉桑 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented across several countries, including Burundi and the Central African Republic. It is also found within the diverse ecosystems of Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beyond these central regions, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species can be located within the borders of Ethiopia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dorsetnia barnimiana, is a rare medicinal species where the root serves as a vital component for its therapeutic applications. The root structure is essential for the plant's survival in its specific habitat, anchoring it firmly while absorbing the necessary nutrients and water required for growth. In traditional medicinal practices, the chemical constituents concentrated within the root are often the primary focus for extraction and use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dorstenia barnimiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dorstenia barnimiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dorstenia barnimiana has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium berghei, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, anemia, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium berghei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| weight loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |