Entandrophragma angolense
Entandrophragma angolense, commonly known as the African mahogany, is a significant medicinal tree native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to gastrointestinal issues, offering vast potential for modern drug discovery.
- Scientific name: Entandrophragma angolense
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Entandrophragma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Entandrophragma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Entandrophragma angolense, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Lingala (ln), it is called Lifake, while in German (de), it is known as ENAN, and in Catalan (ca), it is referred to as Tiama.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ln | Lifake | Wikidata |
| de | ENAN | Wikidata |
| ca | Tiama | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Entandraphragma angolense, exhibits a specific geographical range within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing across several diverse nations in this part of the continent. Specifically, its distribution includes the territories of Ghana and Guinea. The species is also documented to exist within the borders of Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its presence extends further east into the country of 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 | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Entandrophragma angolense, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The stem bark and the general bark of the tree are frequently harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions used in traditional remedies. Additionally, the leaves serve as a vital source of bioactive compounds, often processed into a potent leaf extract for topical or internal applications. Furthermore, the seeds are also recognized as a significant part of the plant used in specific therapeutic practices.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Entandrophragma angolense has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl angolensate, Compound 5, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl angolensate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 5 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Entandrophragma angolense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Entandrophragma angolense has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Antidiabetic, cancer, fever, malaria, peptic ulcer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |