Lannea humilis
Lannea humilis, commonly known as the climbing lantana or creeping lannaea, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Africa. Renowned for its climbing nature, this plant is traditionally used in various herbal remedies to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Lannea humilis
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling into the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 found across the West Tropical Africa region. Its documented presence begins in the nation of Mali, where it grows within specific local ecosystems. The species also extends its range into Mauritania, occupying various habitats in that area. Furthermore, its distribution includes the countries of Niger and Senegal, demonstrating a broad regional spread. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant is confirmed to extend into Nigeria as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lannea humilis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannin, proanthocyanidins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |