Lavigeria macrocarpa
Lavigeria macrocarpa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Lavigeria macrocarpa, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments, this species holds great potential for pharmacological research. Understanding its phytochemical composition is essential for exploring its role in developing future natural treatments.
- Family
- Icacinaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Icacina Macrocarpa · Lavigeria Salutaris
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lavigeria macrocarpaSynonyms
- Icacina macrocarpa
- Lavigeria salutaris
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Icacinales, specifically within the family Icacinaceae. Its taxonomic identification is completed by its classification under the genus Lavigeria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Icacinales | WCVP |
| Family | Icacinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lavigeria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily located within the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Nigeria. Moving into the West-Central Tropical Africa zone, the species can be found in the Central African Republic. Furthermore, the plant extends its range through Cameroon and into the Congo. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the nation of Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lavigeria macrocarpa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Icacine, Phenols, Tannins.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Icacine | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lavigeria macrocarpa has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| EtOH extract | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant extracts | Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |