Lannea acida
Lannea acida, commonly known as the "acid leaf," is a versatile shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional healing to treat ailments such as digestive issues, skin infections, and inflammation, offering a natural resource for holistic wellness and recovery.
- Scientific name: Lannea acida
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Lannea acida, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Lannea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lannea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Lannea acida, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Benin. The species also inhabits the landscapes of Burkina. Furthermore, its presence extends to the territories of Gambia and Ghana. Finally, the plant is documented to occur within Guinea-Bissau.
| 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-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 |
Chemicals
Lannea acida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Polyphenols, calcium.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lannea acida has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatism, Osteoporosis, Vibrio cholerae, bacterial diseases, cancer.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatism | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vibrio cholerae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multiple myeloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| postmenopausal osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |