Gambeya perpulchra
Gambeya perpulchra, commonly known as the Gambeya tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to African tropical forests. Valued in traditional medicine, its various parts—including bark and leaves—are utilized to treat ailments such as fever, skin infections, and digestive issues, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Gambeya perpulchra
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |