Erythrophleum suaveolens
Erythrophleum suaveolents, commonly known as aromatic or sweet Erythrophleum, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its distinct fragrance, this plant possesses significant therapeutic potential. It is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, offering natural solutions for various holistic health treatments.
- Scientific name: Erythrophleum suaveolens
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 placed in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Its scientific classification is completed by its designation within the 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, known scientifically as Erythrophleum suaveolenens, is referred to by various regional and linguistic names across the globe. In Afrikaans, it is called the Bosoordeelboom, while in Croatian, it is known as Crveno vodeno drvo. Localized names include Tali in Bemba, A̱sap in Kcg, and 几内亚格木 (Jǐnèiyà gémù) in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Bosoordeelboom | Wikidata |
| hr | Crveno vodeno drvo | Wikidata |
| bm | Tali | Wikidata |
| kcg | A̱sap | Wikidata |
| zh | 几内亚格木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Erythropheleum suaveolens, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is well-documented in the nation of Benin, where it grows within local ecosystems. The species can also be found in the territories of Burkina and Gambia. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the country of Ghana. Finally, the plant is recorded as part of the flora in 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythrophleum suaveolen$s, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a primary component for therapeutic applications. These leaves are often harvested and utilized in various traditional remedies to address different health concerns, depending on the specific preparation methods employed.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erythrophleum suaveolens has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Cytotoxic, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |