Entada abyssinica
Entada abyssinica, commonly known as the African Sea Bean, is a vigorous woody climber native to tropical Africa. Renowned in ethnobotany, this medicinal plant is frequently utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Entada abyssinica
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Entada abyssinica, is classified within the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It belongs to the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Fabales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and the genus Entada.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Entada | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Entada abyssinica, is referred to by various local names depending on the linguistic region. In Kinyarwanda, it is commonly called Umusange or Umusangasange, while in Luganda, it is known as Omwolola, and it is identified as Ʒugulikukui in Dagbani.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| rw | Umusange | Wikidata |
| lg | Omwolola | Wikidata |
| dag | Ʒugulikukui | Wikidata |
| rw | Umusangasange | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Within this expansive zone, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its range also extends to include the territories of Burkina and Gambia. Additionally, the species is documented as being present in Ghana. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches into the nation of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Entada abyssinicca, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties in traditional medicine. The stem bark is frequently harvested for its medicinal compounds, often used in decoctions to treat various ailments. Similarly, the root bark serves as a potent source of bioactive substances, valued for its specific healing applications in local practices. Additionally, the leaves are employed in various preparations, contributing to the plant's diverse pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| rootbark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Entada abyssinica has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl icosanoate, 24-hydroxytormentic acid, Ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-dihydroxypropyl icosanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24-hydroxytormentic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chondrillasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| entadamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kolavenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoglyceride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monomethyl kolavate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Entada abyssinica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Entada abyssinica has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Helicobacter pylori, Semliki forest virus, bacteria, bacterial infections, diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Semliki forest virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viruses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |