Millettia aboensis
Millettia aboensis, commonly known as the African Milletia, is a significant medicinal tree native to tropical African forests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammation, offering valuable insights for modern ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Millettia aboensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 positioned in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Millettia, specifically as the species Millettia aboensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Millettia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Millettia aboensis, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the African mahogany, while in French, it is known as l'acajou d'Afrique. Within local African contexts, particularly in regions where it is utilized for its timber and medicinal properties, it is often called aboensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Millettia aboensis, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the African continent. It is found within the West Tropical Africa region, specifically in Nigeria. Furthermore, its range extends into West-Central Tropical Africa. Within this central zone, the species is documented in Cameroon. Finally, it can also be located in the country of Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Millettia aboensis, possesses various anatomical components that are utilized for their traditional medicinal properties. The root and the root bark are significant parts of the specimen, often harvested for their specific chemical constituents. Additionally, the leaf serves as another vital part of the plant, contributing to its overall pharmacological profile and being frequently employed in local medicinal practices.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Millettia aboensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin-3-O-robinobioside, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin-3-O-robinobioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |