Home > Herbs > Faurea Rochetiana

Broad-leaved Beech

Faurea rochetiana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Broad-leaved Beech, scientifically known as Faurea rochetiana, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for modern therapeutic applications, highlighting its immense value in ethnobotany.

Family
Proteaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Broad-Leaved Beech · Broad-Leaved Beechwood · 7 more
Scientific synonyms
Leucadendron Rochetianum · Faurea Decipiens Var. Katangensis · 6 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Faurea rochetiana

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Proteales. Finally, it is a member of the family Proteaceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Faurea.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Proteales WCVP
Family Proteaceae WCVP
Genus Faurea WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in the nations of Benin, Nigeria, and Togo. Moving toward the central regions, the species is also found within West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, its distribution extends into the countries of Cameroon and Burundi. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's significant presence across both West and West-Central tropical zones.

Region Area Source
West Tropical Africa Benin WCVP
West Tropical Africa Nigeria WCVP
West Tropical Africa Togo WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Burundi WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Rwanda WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo WCVP
Northeast Tropical Africa Eritrea WCVP
Northeast Tropical Africa Ethiopia WCVP
Northeast Tropical Africa Sudan-South Sudan WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Faurea rochetiana, utilizes various anatomical structures that are often investigated for their therapeutic potential. The twigs of the species serve as the structural framework for the plant's growth, providing the necessary support for its branching pattern and the distribution of nutrients. Additionally, the leaves function as the primary sites for photosynthesis, capturing solar energy to fuel the plant's metabolic processes, while also housing the secondary metabolites that contribute to its medicinal properties.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Journal of parasitology research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Faurea rochetiana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Glycosides, Saponins, Tannins.

Chemicals reported in Faurea rochetiana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Coumarins

  1. Journal of parasitology research

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of parasitology research

Glycosides

  1. Journal of parasitology research

Saponins

  1. Journal of parasitology research

Tannins

  1. Journal of parasitology research

Activities

Faurea rochetiana has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antimalarial Journal of parasitology research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiplasmodial Journal of parasitology research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Ethanolic Leaf and Twig Extract Journal of parasitology research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethanolic leaf and twig extract Journal of parasitology research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf and twig extract Journal of parasitology research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆