Gymnosporia senegalensis
Maytenus senegalensis
Gymnosporia senelegensis, commonly known as the Senegal Gymnosporia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to African savannas. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally utilized to treat skin ailments, gastrointestinal issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Gymnosporia senegalensis
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Gymnosporia senealensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification concludes with the genus Gymnosporia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gymnosporia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gymnosporia senegalensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In English and Catalan, it is documented as Maytenus senegalensis, while in Dagari, it is called Ʒiɛgoli. In the Busa language, it is known as Ngege, and in Arabic, it is identified as ثرار.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ca | Maytenus senegalensis | Wikidata |
| dag | Ʒiɛgoli | Wikidata |
| bm | Ngege | Wikidata |
| ar | ثرار | Wikidata |
| en | Maytenus senegalensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Maytenus senegalensis | Wikidata |
| af | Rooipendoring | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct distribution pattern across several key regions in the Mediterranean and Atlantic areas. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the territory of Spain. Moving across the Mediterranean Sea, it can be found throughout various parts of Northern Africa, including Algeria and Morocco. It also extends into the arid landscapes of Western Sahara. Furthermore, its range reaches the Macaronesian islands, specifically documented in the Canary Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gymnosporia senegalensis, possesses various anatomical components that are utilized for its therapeutic properties. The medicinal value is often derived from the leaves, which are frequently employed in traditional remedies, as well as the roots that provide essential bioactive compounds. Additionally, the stem-bark and the stem bark serve as important sources of chemical constituents, while the stem rhizome also contributes to the plant's overall pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 14
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem-bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RB | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gymnosporia senegalensis has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amyrin, carotenoid, flavanol, flavonoid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gymnosporia senegalensis has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Antibacterial, Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gymnosporia senegalensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include opportunistic infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| opportunistic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |