Khaya grandifoliola
Khaya grandifolia, commonly known as the African Mahogany, is a majestic evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. Highly valued for its durable timber, this medicinal plant also holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional remedies to treat ailments like malaria and skin infections.
- Scientific name: Khaya grandifoliola
- Family: Meliaceae
- 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 Sapindales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Khaya, where it is known as Khaya grandifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Khaya | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Khaaya grandifoliola, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina Faso. Additionally, its presence is documented throughout the country of Ghana. The species also extends its range into Guinea. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes the 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Activities
Khaya grandifoliola has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Khaya grandifoliola has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Chikungunya virus infection, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chikungunya virus infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |