Cabbage bark
Lonchocarpus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cabbage bark, scientifically known as Lonchocarpus, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties offers promising insights into developing new natural therapies for various health concerns.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Cabbage bark
- Turtle bone
- lancepod
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LonchocarpusSynonyms
- Neuroscapha
- Icthyoctonum
- Willardia
- Capassa
- Terua
- Cyanobotrys
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Balchés y parientes
- Chaperno
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 ordered under Fabales and categorized under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Lonchocarpus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lonchocarpus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern localized within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Benin and Burkina Faso. Additionally, the species extends its range into the coastal areas of Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Its presence is also well-documented within the borders of Ghana. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of the Lonchocarpus genus in this part of the world.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Lonchocarpus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Preparations
Lonchocarpus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include balché.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Balché | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Balché
- Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)