Markhamia lutea
Markhamia lutea, commonly known as the Yellow Markhamia, is a striking deciduous tree celebrated for its brilliant, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers. Native to tropical Africa, this ornamental species is valued in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, often utilized to treat various ailments through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Markhamia lutea
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further categorized into the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Markhamia, which includes the specific species Markhamia lutea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Markhamia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Markhamia lutea, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Hebrew, it is called מרקמיה צהובה, while in Japanese, it is written as マーカミア・ルテア. In Finland, it is known as kameruninputkitrumpetti, and in Luganda, it is referred to as omusambya. Additionally, in Italian, it is commonly called tulipano del Nilo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | מרקמיה צהובה | Wikidata |
| ja | マーカミア・ルテア | Wikidata |
| fi | kameruninputkitrumpetti | Wikidata |
| lg | omusambya | Wikidata |
| it | tulipano del Nilo | Wikidata |
| it | albero siala | Wikidata |
| it | tromba del Nilo | Wikidata |
| lg | Omusambya | Wikidata |
| lg | Nile tulip | Wikidata |
| lg | Siala tree | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Ghana and Ivory Coast. Its presence extends further east through Togo and into Nigeria. Additionally, the species reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, one documented location for this medicinal plant is Burundi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Markhamia lutea, possesses various anatomical structures that contribute to its medicinal properties. The stem is typically woody and serves as the primary structural support, transporting water and nutrients throughout the tree. Below the surface, the roots anchor the plant firmly into the soil and are often the specific parts utilized in traditional herbal preparations to extract bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Markhamia lutea has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, isoverbascoside, lignans, luteoside A, luteoside B.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoverbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Markhamia lutea has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Analgesic, Antifungal, Antiinflammatory, Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Markhamia lutea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include respiratory syncytial virus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| respiratory syncytial virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |