Keetia venosa

Keetia venosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Keetia venosa, is a rare medicinal plant revered for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, it contains potent bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. This guide explores its botanical characteristics, traditional uses, and the emerging scientific research surrounding its remarkable healing potential.

Family
Rubiaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Canthium Dundusanense · Canthium Venosum · 10 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Keetia venosa

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy places it in 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 venosa, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the country of Benin. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the territory of Burkina Faso. The species is also documented to exist within the borders of Ghana. Finally, its range includes the nations of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.

Region Area Source
West Tropical Africa Benin WCVP
West Tropical Africa Burkina WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ghana WCVP
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau 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

Chemicals

Keetia venosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Keetia venosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
triterpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

triterpenoids

  1. Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society

Activities

Keetia venosa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antiplasmodial Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Keetia venosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
malaria Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆