Erythrophleum africanum
Erythrophleum africanum, commonly known as the African bush-tea or African mahogany, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of this shrub are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from gastrointestinal issues to skin infections, showcasing its profound ethnobotanical significance.
- Scientific name: Erythrophleum africanum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Erythrophleum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythrophleum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Erythrophleum africanum, is recognized by various local and regional names across different linguistic groups. In Afrikaans, it is known as the Ooordeelboom, while in Hausa, it is referred to as Samberu. In the Dagbani language, the plant is called Bupuŋga, and in Bemba, it goes by the name Geletali. Additionally, in Chinese, it is identified as 非洲格木.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Oordeelboom | Wikidata |
| ha | Samberu | Wikidata |
| dag | Bupuŋga | Wikidata |
| bm | Geletali | Wikidata |
| zh | 非洲格木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 非洲格木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 非洲格木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing in the nation of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territory of Burkina. The species is also documented in Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range includes 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythropheleum africanum, possesses medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its trunk bark. The bark of the trunk is harvested and utilized in various traditional medicinal practices to treat different ailments. Due to its specific chemical composition, the trunk bark serves as a vital component in decoctions or infusions used to address health concerns within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erythrophleum africanum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |