Milicia regia
Miliicia regia, commonly known as the African teak, is a majestic deciduous tree native to the African savannahs. Valued for its durable, high-quality timber, it also holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammation.
- Scientific name: Milicia regia
- Family: Moraceae
- 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 further organized under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Milicia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Milicia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Miliicia regia, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic context; for example, in Japanese, it is commonly called ミリキア・レギア.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ミリキア・レギア | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Within this broad area, it can be specifically found growing in Gambia. Its presence extends to the coastal and inland areas of Ghana as well. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit parts of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Finally, its geographical range includes the diverse landscapes of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Miliicia regia, is a medicinal tree where the most significant therapeutic components are derived from its root. The root of this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to prepare various decoctions and extracts, often valued for its potential pharmacological properties in treating different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |