Leplaea mayombensis
Leplaea mayombensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Leplaea mayombensis, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in tropical regions, this species is recognized for its diverse pharmacological properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential applications in treating various ailments, highlighting its importance in ethnobotany.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fruit · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Leplaea mayombensisDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Within this zone, it can be found inhabiting the diverse landscapes of Cameroon and Congo. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the tropical forests of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beyond the West-Central region, the species extends its range into East Tropical Africa. Specifically, this geographical reach concludes with its occurrence in Uganda.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Leplaea mayombensis is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and structured stature. This plant displays a woody constitution, featuring lignified tissues that provide the necessary structural support for its arboreal development.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Leplaea mayombensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Natural product research
Root
- Journal of natural products
Conditions
Leplaea mayombensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast cancer
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Leplaea mayombensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate-soluble extract of the roots.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethyl acetate-soluble extract of the roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethyl acetate-soluble extract of the roots
- Journal of natural products