Bastard Marula
Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bastard Marula, scientifically known as Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to African woodlands. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots are frequently utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Bastard Marula
- False-Marula
- False-Marula Lannea
- Mock Marula
- Hairy False Marula
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmanniiSynonyms
- Lannea stuhlmannii
- Lannea ambigua
- Lannea kirkii
- Odina stuhlmannii
- Commiphora porensis
- Odina stuhlmannii var. oblongifoliolata
- Odina stuhlmannii var. brevifoliolata
- Odina wodier var. brevifolia
- Lannea wodier var. brevifolia
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Falsche Marula
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Anacardiaceae within the genus Lannea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Lannea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, the species is also found throughout East Tropical Africa. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of Kenya and Tanzania within this eastern zone. Furthermore, its range extends to include the country of Uganda, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe |
| Southern Africa | Botswana |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Proanthocyanidins, Tannin, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Proanthocyanidins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Proanthocyanidins
- Scientific reports
Tannin
- Scientific reports
Tannins
- Scientific reports
Activities
Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tannin-rich extracts | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |