Khaya ivorensis
Khaya ivorensis, commonly known as the African Mahogany, is a majestic evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. Highly valued for its durable timber, this species also holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as skin infections and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Khaya ivorensis
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Khaya ivorensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Khaya.
| 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 is primarily found throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Within this vast area, its presence is specifically noted in the country of Ghana. It also inhabits the diverse landscapes of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species can be located across the terrain of Liberia. Finally, its geographical range extends into the nation of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
Activities
Khaya ivorensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Khaya ivorensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |