Icacina trichantha
Icacina trichantha, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical ecosystems, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Belonging to the Icacinaceae family, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising therapeutic potential, making it a subject of interest in pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Icacina trichantha
- Family: Icacinaceae
- 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 Icacinales, it is classified under the family Icacinaceae. Specifically, the species Icacinina trichantha is identified by its genus, Icacinina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Icacinales | WCVP |
| Family | Icacinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Icacina | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Icacinina trichantha, possesses a specific geographical range within the African continent. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the region of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, documented occurrences of this species can be found within the borders of Benin. Additionally, the plant is also known to grow naturally throughout Nigeria. These locations represent the primary areas where the species is established in the wild.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Icacina trichantha has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 70% ethanol, humirianthenolide C, icacinlactone H, icacinol, icacintrichantholide.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 70% ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| humirianthenolide C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icacinlactone H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icacinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icacintrichantholide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Icacina trichantha has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |