Keetia mannii
Keetia mannii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Keetia mannii, scientifically known as Keetia mannii, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, its various parts are utilized to treat numerous ailments. This plant offers promising pharmacological potential, making it a subject of growing interest in modern ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Canthium Mannii · Canthium Nervosum · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Keetia manniiSynonyms
- Canthium mannii
- Canthium nervosum
- Plectronia flaviflora
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Keetia mannii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Gentianaales. It is further categorized into the family Rubiaceae and the genus Keetia.
| 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 as Keetia mannii, exhibits a specific distribution throughout the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Additionally, its presence extends into the territory of Burkina Faso. The species is also documented across parts of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Ivory Coast.
| 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Keetia mannii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saponins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Saponins
- Journal of helminthology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cold water extract (CWE) | Journal of helminthology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract (ETE) | Journal of helminthology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hot water extract (HWE) | Journal of helminthology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |