Keetia leucantha
Keetia leucantha, commonly known as the white-flowered Keetia, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific subtropical regions, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments, offering a natural approach to wellness through its unique phytochemical composition.
- Scientific name: Keetia leucantha
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is specifically situated in the family Rubiaceae. Its taxonomic identity is finalized within the genus Keetia, where it is known as Keetia leucantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Keetia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Keetia leucantha, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina Faso. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends into the territories of Ghana and Guinea. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of the Ivory Coast. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical range for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Keetia leucantha has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, geranyl acetone, oleanolic acid, phytol, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Keetia leucantha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Keetia leucantha has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania mexicana mexicana, malaria, Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, parasitic infections.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania mexicana mexicana | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |