Kirkia wilmsii
Kirkia wilmsii, commonly known as the Kirkia tree, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the arid regions of East Africa. Valued in traditional medicine, its various parts are utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections, offering promising biochemical properties for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Kirkia wilmsii
- Family: Kirkiaceae
- 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 Kirkiaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Kirkia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Kirkiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kirkia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the southern region of the African continent. It can be found growing naturally in the country of Eswatini. Additionally, its presence extends into the northernmost parts of South Africa. Specifically, it inhabits areas within the Northern Provinces. These locations define the primary natural range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Activities
Kirkia wilmsii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kirkia wilmsii has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |