Lannea
Lannea, commonly known as the shrubby medicinal plant, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Found primarily in tropical regions, its various parts are utilized to treat diverse ailments, ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into developing modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Lannea
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed 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 is primarily distributed across several countries within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence is documented in the nation of Benin. It can also be found growing within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species inhabits parts of Ghana and Gambia. Finally, its geographical range extends to include Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lannea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, condensed tannins, flavonoids, hydroquinones, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lannea has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lannea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, gastrointestinal disorders, pain.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |