Duguetia staudtii
Duguetia staudtii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Duguetia staudtii, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its pharmacological properties offers promising insights into developing natural therapeutic agents for enhancing human health and wellness.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fresh Bark · Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pachypodanthium Staudtii · Uvaria Staudtii
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Duguetia staudtiiSynonyms
- Pachypodanthium staudtii
- Uvaria staudtii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is found within the genus Duguetia, specifically as the species Duguetia staudtii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Duguetia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Within this geographical area, it can be specifically located in the country of Ghana. Its range also extends across the borders into Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species is found within the tropical landscapes of Liberia. Finally, its documented distribution includes significant populations in Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Duguetia staudtii, utilizes various components for its traditional medicinal applications. The roots are often harvested to prepare decoctions used in treating various ailments, while the leaves serve as a versatile part of the plant, frequently used in topical applications or infusions. Additionally, the fresh bark is highly valued in herbal preparations, providing essential bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fresh bark | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | SpringerPlus (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Duguetia staudtii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthraquinones, Flavonoids, OLIVERINE, Saponins, Sterols.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthraquinones | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLIVERINE | Acta Leidensia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Duguetia staudtii has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | SpringerPlus (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| extracts from the leaves | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh bark | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extracts | SpringerPlus (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |