Lannea
Lannea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Lannea, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Piperaceae. Often found in tropical and subtropical regions, these species are valued in traditional medicine for their diverse therapeutic properties. They are frequently studied for their bioactive compounds, offering potential benefits for various health conditions.
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Haberlia · Calesiam · 3 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Lanneoma
- Odina
- Scassellatia
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LanneaSynonyms
- Haberlia
- Calesiam
- Lanneoma
- Calsiama
- Scassellatia
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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, Condensed Tannins, Flavonoids, Hydroquinones, triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Condensed Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydroquinones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CATECHIN
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Condensed Tannins
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Hydroquinones
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
triterpenoids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Lannea has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lannea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, gastrointestinal disorders, pain.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fever | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |