Lophira lanceolata
Dwarf red ironwood
Lophira lanceolata, commonly known as the lance-leafed lopira, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Characterized by its elongated, pointed leaves, this species possesses unique bioactive compounds. It is frequently studied for its therapeutic potential in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall holistic wellness through nature.
- Scientific name: Lophira lanceolata
- Family: Ochnaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it falls within the family Ochnaceae and is identified by the genus Lophira.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Ochnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lophira | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lophira lanceolata, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In English, it is commonly called the dwarf red ironwood (or Dwarf Red Ironwood), while in Czech, it is known as lofira kopinatá. Additionally, the species is identified as Kareehi gori in the ff language and as Nansham in kcg.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ff | Kareehi gori | Wikidata |
| cs | lofira kopinatá | Wikidata |
| kcg | Nansham | Wikidata |
| en | dwarf red ironwood | Wikidata |
| en | Dwarf Red Ironwood | Wikidata |
| mul | Dwarf Red Ironwood | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Lophira lanceolata, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is well-documented in the nation of Benin, where it plays a role in the local ecosystem. The species can also be found extending through the territories of Burkina and the Gambia. Furthermore, its range continues into the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant reaches as far as 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lophira lanceolata, commonly known as Red Ironwood, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, with particular emphasis on its sturdy structure. Among its medicinal applications, the stem bark is a significant part used in various herbal preparations. This bark is often harvested to extract bioactive compounds believed to have therapeutic properties, contributing to the plant's reputation in folk medicine for treating various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lophira lanceolata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lanceolin B, flavonoid, lophirone A, lophirone E, steroid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lanceolin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lophirone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lophirone E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lophira lanceolata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lophira lanceolata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |