Entada goetzei
Entada goetzei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Entada goetzei, is a remarkable medicinal climbing plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in tropical regions, this species is celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential applications in treating various ailments, highlighting its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Elephantorrhiza Goetzei · Piptadenia Goetzei
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Entada goetzeiSynonyms
- Elephantorrhiza goetzei
- Piptadenia goetzei
Sources: Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Entada |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe |
| Southern Africa | Botswana |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip |
| Southern Africa | Namibia |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Entada goetzei has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Entada goetzei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthelmintic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology