Markhamia zanzibarica
Bell-bean
Markhamia zanzibariica, commonly known as the Zanzibar Markhamia, is a striking tropical shrub valued for its medicinal properties. Native to East Africa, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin conditions, making it a significant botanical resource in regional herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Markhamia zanzibarica
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Markhamia, specifically as the species Markhamia zanzibariica.
| 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 zanzibariica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is commonly called the Bell-bean, while in Afrikaans, it is known as the Klokkiesboontjieboom. Among Chinese speakers, the plant is identified as 尖叶猫尾木, a name that is used across different regional variations including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 尖叶猫尾木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 尖叶猫尾木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 尖叶猫尾木 | Wikidata |
| af | Klokkiesboontjieboom | Wikidata |
| en | Bell-bean | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving towards the northeast, it can also be found in the country of Somalia. The distribution extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Kenya. Finally, the species reaches into South Tropical Africa, appearing in both Angola and Malawi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
Chemicals
Markhamia zanzibarica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, lignans, phytosterols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Markhamia zanzibarica has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antifungal, Antiinflammatory, Antiprotozoal, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |