Erythrina senegalensis
Erythrina senegalensis, commonly known as the Senegal coral tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to Africa. Renowned for its vibrant red flowers, it holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Various parts of the tree are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections and inflammation to digestive and respiratory issues.
- Scientific name: Erythrina senegalensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. Finally, it is identified by the genus Erythrina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythrina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Erythrina senegalensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is called حمرية سنغالية, while in the Dagbani language, it is known as Taŋjibga. In Bambara, the plant is called Ntenbilen, and in Chinese, it is identified as 塞内加尔刺桐.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | حمرية سنغالية | Wikidata |
| dag | Taŋjibga | Wikidata |
| bm | Ntenbilen | Wikidata |
| zh | 塞内加尔刺桐 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence can be documented within the borders of Benin. It also grows naturally throughout the territories of Burkina and Gambia. Furthermore, the species is found in the regions of Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends into Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythrina senegalensis, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are often employed for their specific therapeutic properties, while the stem serves as the structural foundation of the organism. Furthermore, both the stem bark and the root bark are significant parts of the plant, frequently harvested to extract bioactive compounds used in various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erythrina senegalensis has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include senegalensin, Erysodine, Erythrodiol, alpinumisoflavone, carpachromene.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| senegalensin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erysodine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erythrodiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpinumisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carpachromene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| derrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erysenegalensein E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erysenegalensein M | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythrisenegalone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erythrina senegalensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erythrina senegalensis has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Plasmodium berghei, Pneumococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, bacterial diseases.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium berghei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pneumococcus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |