Drypetes capillipes
Drypetes capillipes, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical ecosystems, holds profound ethnobotanical importance. Found primarily in African rainforests, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising potential for pharmacological research into its diverse therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Drypetes capillipes
- Family: Putranjivaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Putranjivaceae. Ultimately, its scientific identity is defined by the genus Drypetes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Putranjivaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Drypetes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Nigeria. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the Central African Republic. Additionally, the species is distributed across Cameroon and Congo. Finally, its range reaches into the West-Central Tropical African nation of Equatorial Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Activities
Drypetes capillipes has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac, Rodenticide.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rodenticide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Drypetes capillipes has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, headache, malaria, rheumatism, sinusitis.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinusitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| typhoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |