Millettia barteri
Millettia barteri, commonly known as the African Milletia, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical African regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, its leaves and bark possess diverse bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections, inflammation, and digestive issues, showcasing its therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Millettia barteri
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Millettia, specifically as the species Millettia barteri.
| 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 barterii, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the barter's millettia, while in Chinese, it is known as 苦楝 (kǔliàn). In its native West African regions, particularly in Nigeria, it is frequently called miltia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence is documented across several distinct nations in this part of the continent. It can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Ghana. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Millettia barterii, possesses medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its stem bark. The bark is harvested from the woody stems and is valued in traditional medicine for its various bioactive compounds. When utilized correctly, the extracts from this specific plant part are often employed to treat diverse ailments, reflecting the importance of the stem bark in the plant's overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Millettia barteri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include afzelin, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| afzelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Millettia barteri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |