Lannea schimperi
Lannea schimperi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Lannea schimperi, is a resilient shrub native to the high-altitude regions of Southern Africa. Often utilized in traditional medicine, this plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently employed to treat various ailments, showcasing the rich ethnobotanical heritage of its natural habitat.
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root · Stem Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Odina Schimperi · Calesiam Schimperi · 6 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lannea schimperiSynonyms
- Odina schimperi
- Calesiam schimperi
- Lannea ruspollii
- Lannea schimperi var. glabrescens
- Lannea rufescens
- Lannea stolzii
- Lannea schimperi var. stolzii
- Odina schimperi var. glabrescens
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Its range further extends to the eastern reaches of the West-Central region, including Burundi and Rwanda. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's significant footprint across both West and Central African landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lannea schimperi, is valued in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties found within its different structures. Specifically, the stem bark is often utilized for its medicinal qualities, while the root is also harvested to prepare various remedies. Together, these plant parts serve as essential components in the ethnobotanical applications of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lannea schimperi has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sitosterol, Taraxerol, Taraxerone, Triterpenes.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sitosterol | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Taraxerol | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Taraxerone | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |