Landolphia owariensis
Landolphia owarienensis, commonly known as the "Landolphia tree," is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this species are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, showcasing its profound value in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Landolphia owariensis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Landolphia owarienis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its placement in the genus Landolphia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Landolphia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the region of West Tropical Africa. Within this specific area, its presence is documented in the country of Benin. It can also be found growing across the landscapes of Burkina. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the nation of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | 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 | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Landolphia owariensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |