Lannea barteri
Lannea barteri, commonly known as the "Wild Bush" or "Lannea," is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as inflammation, digestive issues, and skin infections, offering valuable phytochemical benefits.
- Scientific name: Lannea barteri
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lannea barteri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is placed within 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 is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it grows in specific ecological zones. It is also found throughout the country of Burkina, contributing to the local biodiversity. Furthermore, the species can be located in Ghana and Guinea, spanning diverse landscapes. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast, completing its regional distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Activities
Lannea barteri has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anticancer, Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lannea barteri has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include endocrine diseases, gastrointestinal diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| endocrine diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |