Lannea velutina
Lannea velutinina, commonly known as velvet lannea, is a resilient climbing shrub native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique velvety foliage, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued in ethnobotanical practices. Researchers continue to explore its bioactive compounds, investigating its potential therapeutic properties for various holistic healing applications.
- Scientific name: Lannea velutina
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Lannea velutina, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Sapindales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Anacardiaceae and 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, known as Lannea velutinina, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several distinct countries within this part of the continent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the nation of Burkina. The species also extends its range into Gambia and Ghana. Furthermore, its habitat includes the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lannea velutina has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anacardic acid, catechin, gallic acid, myricetin-3-O-glucuronide, quercetin-3-O-glucuronide.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anacardic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin-3-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lannea velutina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lannea velutina has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal diseases, insect bites, malaria, sexually transmitted diseases, snake bites.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insect bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sexually transmitted diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |