Entandrophragma utile
Entandrophragma utile, commonly known as the useful entandrophragma, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical African forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering valuable ethnobotanical insights.
- Scientific name: Entandrophragma utile
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Its specific 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 utile, is recognized by various names across different languages and cultures. In Russian, it is referred to as Энтандрофрагма полезная, while in Lithuanian, it is called Afrikinė tiama. In Hungary, the name Sipo is used, and in Japan, it is known as シポ. Additionally, in Persian, the plant is commonly called ماهون بزرگ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Энтандрофрагма полезная | Wikidata |
| lt | Afrikinė tiama | Wikidata |
| hu | Sipo | Wikidata |
| ja | シポ | Wikidata |
| fa | ماهون بزرگ | Wikidata |
| el | Σίπο | Wikidata |
| ru | Утиле | Wikidata |
| ru | Сипо | Wikidata |
| ja | ウティレ | Wikidata |
| ja | ユティル | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the country of Ghana. It is also found within the borders of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species can be located in Liberia. Finally, its geographical range extends into 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 utile, is recognized for its medicinal properties, which are primarily derived from its bark. In traditional herbal practices, the bark is harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. The therapeutic potential of this specific plant part makes it a significant component in the study of ethnobotany and natural pharmacology.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Entandrophragma utile has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Entandrophragma utile has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |