Entandrophragma cylindricum
Sapele
Entandrophragma cylindricum, commonly known as the African mahogany, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical rainforests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, showcasing its immense pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Entandrophragma cylindricum
- 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 in the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 cylindricum, is recognized by various regional and international names depending on the language. In English, it is most commonly referred to as Sapele, while in Polish it is known as Sapele, and in Hungarian, it is called Sapelli. Similar phonetic variations are used in other languages, such as Sapeli in Dutch and Galician, whereas in Russian, the plant is identified by its transliterated name, Энтандрофрагма цилиндрическая.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Sapele | Wikidata |
| ru | Энтандрофрагма цилиндрическая | Wikidata |
| hu | Sapelli | Wikidata |
| nl | Sapeli | Wikidata |
| gl | Sapeli | Wikidata |
| fa | ماهون ستونی | Wikidata |
| uk | Ентандрофрагма циліндрична | Wikidata |
| ja | サペリ | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 紅影木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 红影木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Entandrophragma cylindricum, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Ghana, where it thrives in local ecosystems. It can also be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its geographical footprint is completed by its occurrence in 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 Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Entandrophragma cylindricum, is valued in traditional medicine for the specific components utilized in its preparation. The medicinal properties are primarily derived from the bark of the tree, which is carefully harvested for therapeutic use. Specifically, the stem bark is the most significant part employed, as it contains the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its healing applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Entandrophragma cylindricum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, ekeberin D2, epicatechin, flavonoid, sapelenin G.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ekeberin D2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sapelenin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Entandrophragma cylindricum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Entandrophragma cylindricum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Chikungunya virus infection, Plasmodium berghei, inflammation, malaria.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chikungunya virus infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium berghei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |