Lannea discolor
Lannea discolor, commonly known as the bushweed or forest climber, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic applications, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections and digestive issues to inflammatory conditions and respiratory distress.
- Scientific name: Lannea discolor
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, Lannea, and its specific species designation, Lannea discolor.
| 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 located within the West-Central Tropical Africa region, specifically found in the DR Congo. Its distribution extends significantly into South Tropical Africa across several different nations. In this southern zone, it can be identified within the borders of Angola. Furthermore, the species is widely present in Malawi and Mozambique. Finally, its geographical reach is completed by its occurrence in Zambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
Activities
Lannea discolor has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lannea discolor has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, epilepsy.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |