Lannea schweinfurthii
Lannea schweinfurthii, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in African traditional medicine, holds profound therapeutic value. Often utilized for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and skin infections, showcasing its vital importance in ethnobotanical studies and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Lannea schweinfurthii
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, the species is identified by its 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. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Ethiopia and Somalia. Additionally, the species inhabits the territories of Sudan and South Sudan. Together, these locations highlight its ability to thrive across various tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | 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 |
Chemicals
Lannea schweinfurthii has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lannea schweinfurthii has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lannea schweinfurthii has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neurological disorders, Alzheimer's disease, E. coli, HIV-2, Herpes Simplex Virus type 1.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neurological disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium berghei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-malarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| injuries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |