Entada goetzei
Entada goetzei, commonly known as the sea bean or giant woody climber, is a remarkable tropical legume. Renowned for its massive, buoyant seeds and robust climbing vines, this plant plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems. It is increasingly studied for its potential medicinal properties and unique botanical characteristics.
- Scientific name: Entada goetzei
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae, it is further classified under the genus Entada. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Entada goetzei.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Entada | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is noted specifically within Tanzania. Moving toward the southern regions, it is distributed throughout several South Tropical African nations. These specific locations include Angola, Malawi, and Mozambique. Finally, its distribution extends further into the South Tropical African territory of Zambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | 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 | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Entada goetzei, is recognized for its various therapeutic applications, particularly through the utilization of its specific components. Among its medicinal parts, the stem bark is of significant interest, as it is frequently harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Entada goetzei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |