Julbernardia paniculata
Julbernardia paniculata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Julbernardia paniculata, scientifically known as Julbernardia paniculata, is a significant deciduous tree native to the Miombo woodlands of Africa. Renowned for its ecological importance, this species provides essential resources, including timber and traditional medicinal extracts, which local communities utilize to treat various ailments and support regional biodiversity.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Berlinia Paniculata · Isoberlinia Baumii · 9 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Julbernardia paniculataSynonyms
- Berlinia paniculata
- Isoberlinia baumii
- Berlinia paniculata var. ferruginea
- Berlinia paniculata var. glabrior
- Isoberlinia paniculata
- Berlinia baumii
- Julbernardia baumii
- Pseudoberlinia paniculata
- Westia paniculata
- Pseudoberlinia baumii
- Thylacanthus ferrugineus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling into the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Julbernardia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Julbernardia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several key regions across the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, the species can also be found within the borders of Tanzania. Its range extends further south into South Tropical Africa, where it inhabits parts of Angola. Additionally, the plant is recorded as growing in Malawi, completing its diverse regional spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Julbernardia paniculata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, Terpenes, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fatty acids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Terpenes
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Terpenoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Julbernardia paniculata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Julbernardia paniculata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, wound-healing.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound-healing | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |