Greenwayodendron suaveolens
Greenwayodendron suaveolens, commonly known as a fragrant medicinal shrub, belongs to the Lauraceae family. Native to tropical regions, this plant is valued for its aromatic properties and bioactive compounds. Traditionally used in folk medicine, it offers significant potential for pharmacological research, particularly in developing natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Greenwayodendron suaveolens
- Family: Annonaceae
- 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 Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Greenwayodendron, with its species name being suaveolens.
| 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 suaveolen's, is known by several different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the sweet-smelling Greenwayodendron, while in Spanish, it is known as el Greenwayodendron de olor dulce. In Portuguese, the species is called Greenwayodendron de odor suave, and in French, it is identified as le Greenwayodendron à odeur suave.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence has been documented in Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Its range further extends through the Congo to include the region of Cabinda. Altogether, these locations highlight the plant's prevalence across diverse West and West-Central African landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | 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 |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Greenwayodendron suaveolens, offers various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The medicinal value can be derived from the stem bark and the stem barks collected from different parts of the plant, as well as the root bark, which is often processed for therapeutic use. Additionally, the leaves are frequently employed in traditional remedies, while the fruits serve as another important part of the plant's biological and medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Greenwayodendron suaveolens has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include P12, P29, dihydropolycarpol, flavonoids, polyalthenol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| P12 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P29 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydropolycarpol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyalthenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polycarpol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Greenwayodendron suaveolens has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antifilarial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifilarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Greenwayodendron suaveolens has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania infantum, Loa loa, Trypanosoma brucei brucei, malaria, nosocomial pneumonia.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania infantum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loa loa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trypanosoma brucei brucei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nosocomial pneumonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |