Haematoxylum campechianum
Haematoxylum campechianum, commonly known as Logwood, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its potent bioactive properties. Renowned for its rich tannins and natural dyes, it plays a crucial role in traditional medicine. This versatile species is widely studied for its potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Haematoxylum campechianum
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Haematoxylum, with its species designation being campechianum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Haematoxylum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence has been specifically documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the western coast, it is widely found throughout West Tropical Africa. Within this zone, the species thrives in the territories of Benin, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria. Finally, its range extends further along the coast to include the nation of Senegal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Haematoxylum campechianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-deoxysappanchalcone, hematoxin, hematoxylol A, sappanchalcone.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-deoxysappanchalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hematoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hematoxylol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sappanchalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Haematoxylum campechianum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Astringent.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Haematoxylum campechianum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, dysentery.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |