Akume
Guibourtia tessmannii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Akume, scientifically known as Guibourtia tessmannii, is a significant medicinal plant utilized in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including infections and inflammatory conditions. Understanding its pharmacological potential offers promising insights into developing new natural treatments for healthcare.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Bark · Leaves
- Common names
- Akume
- Scientific synonyms
- Copaifera Tessmannii
Names
Common Names
- Akume
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Guibourtia tessmanniiSynonyms
- Copaifera tessmannii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Guibourtia, which includes the species Guibourtia tessmannii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Guibourtia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species is found across several distinct nations. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of Cameroon and the Congo. Furthermore, its geographical range extends to include Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Guibourtia tessmannii, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The therapeutic potential of the species is often derived from its roots, which are frequently harvested for their bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaves are significant parts of the plant used in traditional applications. The structural elements of the plant also contribute to its medicinal profile, specifically through the use of the stem bark and the general bark of the tree, both of which are studied for their specific chemical constituents.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Environmental toxicology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Environmental toxicology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Environmental toxicology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Guibourtia tessmannii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phenols, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Phenols
- Environmental toxicology and pharmacology
Terpenoids
- Environmental toxicology and pharmacology
Activities
Guibourtia tessmannii has 1 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodisiac | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Guibourtia tessmannii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include aphrodisiac, cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aphrodisiac | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Environmental toxicology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous and methanolic stem bark extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extracts from the bark | Environmental toxicology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extracts from the leaves | Environmental toxicology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extracts from the roots | Environmental toxicology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |