Gardenia sokotensis
Gardenia sokotenis, commonly known as a member of the Rubiaceae family, is a medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its fragrant blooms, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering significant potential in treating various ailments and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Gardenia sokotensis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gardenia, with its specific species designation being sokotenis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gardenia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Its geographical range extends through several specific countries within this lush region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Furthermore, its natural distribution includes the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gardenia sokotensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gardenia sokotensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include mental disorders, osteoporosis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mental disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |