Khaya senegalensis
Khaya senegalensis, commonly known as the African Mahogany, is a majestic evergreen tree prized for its medicinal properties and high-quality timber. Found across tropical Africa, various parts of this plant are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant ethnobotanical value to local communities.
- Scientific name: Khaya senegalensis
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Khaya senegalensis, 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. Finally, it is categorized under 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 distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Its natural range also extends into the nation of Burkina. Furthermore, the species is documented to exist in Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the geographical presence of this medicinal plant includes the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Khaya senegalensis has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, khayanone, tannins, 2-hydroxyseneganolide, K2S.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| khayanone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hydroxyseneganolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| K2S | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Khaya senegalensis has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antimicrobial, Antiplasmodial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Khaya senegalensis has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, Leishmania donovani, cancer, malaria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania donovani | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schistosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| generalized tonic-clonic seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |