Harrisonia abyssinica
Harrisonia abyssinica, commonly known as the "African Harrisonia," is a significant medicinal shrub native to East Africa. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots are utilized to treat various ailments, including malaria, stomach aches, and inflammation, offering valuable ethnobotanical insights for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Harrisonia abyssinica
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Harrisonia abyssinica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic position is defined by its placement within the genus Harrisonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Harrisonia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Harrisonia abyssinica, exhibits a specific geographical presence within the West Tropical Africa region. Its natural distribution can be traced across several distinct nations in this part of the continent. Specifically, it is found growing in the territories of Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the countries of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, its documented occurrence includes the nation of Liberia, completing its regional distribution pattern.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| 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 |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Harrisonia abyssinica has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 12beta-acetoxyharrisonin, 3-friedelanone, Deoxyobacunone, cycloabyssinone, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 12beta-acetoxyharrisonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-friedelanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Deoxyobacunone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cycloabyssinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harrisonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obacunone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pedonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Harrisonia abyssinica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, Alzheimer's Disease, Helicobacter pylori, anaplasmosis, bacterial infections.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anaplasmosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |