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Gambeya perpulchra

Gambeya perpulchra · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Gambeya perpulchra, scientifically known as Gambeya perpulchra, is a significant medicinal tree found across tropical African forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering valuable insights for modern ethnobotanical research.

Family
Sapotaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Chrysophyllum Africanum Var. Orientale · Chrysophyllum Perpulchrum

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gambeya perpulchra

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales. Ultimately, Gambeya perpulchra 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, Gambeya perpulchra, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this area, it can be found growing in the country of Ghana. Its range also extends to the nation of Guinea. Furthermore, the species is present in both Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its geographical presence is recorded within 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-Central Tropical Africa Central African Republic WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Congo WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Gabon WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo WCVP

Chemicals

Gambeya perpulchra has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, Compound 2, Compound 3.

Chemicals reported in Gambeya perpulchra
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CATECHIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound 2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound 3 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CATECHIN

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Compound 2

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Compound 3

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
powdered form obtained from the maceration of the dried plant bark in 96% methanol Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆