Gambeya africana
Gambeya africana, commonly known as the African Gambeya, is a significant medicinal tree native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering valuable insights for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Gambeya africana
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Gambeya africana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Sapotaceae within the genus Gambeya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gambeya | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the region of West Tropical Africa. Within this zone, it can be found growing in the country of Ghana. Its presence also extends to the coastal and inland areas of Guinea. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its geographical range includes the expansive territories of 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 |
Activities
Gambeya africana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |