Greenwayodendron oliveri
Greenwayodendron oliveiri, commonly known as the African olive tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical rainforests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments. Modern research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its immense potential in developing new therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Greenwayodendron oliveri
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Greenwayodendron oliveri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and is categorized under the genus Greenwayodendron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Greenwayodendron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Greenwayodendron oliveri, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Olive-leaved Greenwayodendron, while in French, it is known as le Greenwayodendron d'Olive. In Portuguese, the species is called Greenwayodendron oliváceo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its occurrence is documented across several key nations in this part of the continent. It can be located in the coastal and inland areas of Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, the species is distributed through the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Its geographical range is completed by its presence in 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Greenwayodendron oliveri, is valued for its medicinal properties, which are primarily derived from its stem bark. The bark is harvested from the main woody structure of the plant and is utilized in various traditional practices due to its specific bioactive compounds. By processing the stem bark, practitioners are able to extract the essential elements needed for therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Greenwayodendron oliveri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Hypotensive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |