Kigelia africana subsp. africana
Kigelia africana subsp. africana, commonly known as the sausage tree, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to sub-Saharan Africa. Renowned for its large, pendulous fruits, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional practitioners utilize its various parts to treat skin conditions, inflammation, and various ailments, showcasing its profound healing potential.
- Scientific name: Kigelia africana subsp. africana
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Bignoniaceae. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by the genus Kigelia and the subspecies africana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kigelia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the country of Benin. It is also documented to grow within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species can be found in the territories of Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends into the nation of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 | Niger | WCVP |
Activities
Kigelia africana subsp. africana has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |