Elaeodendron transvaalense
Elaeodenro transvaalense, commonly known as the Transvaal Alder, is a significant medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering valuable insights into ethnobotanical healing practices.
- Scientific name: Elaeodendron transvaalense
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Elaeodendroon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elaeodendron | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of South Tropical Africa. Its presence can be found within the borders of Angola and Mozambique. Additionally, the species thrives in the territories of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It also extends its range into the southern reaches of the continent within Botswana. Together, these regions form the core geographical footprint of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Activities
Elaeodendron transvaalense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elaeodendron transvaalense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include menorrhagia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| menorrhagia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |