Drypetes gossweileri
Drypetes gossweileri, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in various African regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, the plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering promising potential for modern pharmaceutical research.
- Scientific name: Drypetes gossweileri
- Family: Putranjivaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Putrajiacaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is placed under the genus Drypetes, specifically as the species Drypetes gossweileri.
| 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 range concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in the Central African Republic and Cameroon. The distribution continues through the Congo and extends to Equatorial Guinea. Collectively, these locations highlight its preference for the diverse ecosystems of the African tropical belt.
| 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 |
Chemicals
Drypetes gossweileri has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzyl isothiocyanate, benzyl cyanide, benzylcyanide, benzylisothiocyanate.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzyl isothiocyanate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzyl cyanide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzylcyanide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzylisothiocyanate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Drypetes gossweileri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Bacteriostatic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacteriostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Drypetes gossweileri has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Candida infections, Geobacillus stearothermophilus, metabolic diseases.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Geobacillus stearothermophilus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |