Millettia conraui
Millettia conraui, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Millettia conraui
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Millettia conraui, is classified within the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It belongs to the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the Fabaceae family and is situated within the genus Millettia.
| 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 conraui, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the conrau milletia, while in French, it is known as millettia de conrau. Within local African contexts, such as in Swahili, it is called miltia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the African tropical regions. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Nigeria. Its range extends further into West-Central Tropical Africa as well. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the territory of Cameroon. Consequently, its presence is concentrated within these distinct ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Millettia conraui, utilizes its stem bark as a significant component in traditional medicinal applications. Specifically, the stem barks are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to possess various therapeutic properties. Whether used in whole forms or as concentrated preparations, the stem bark serves as a vital part of the plant's chemical profile used for healing purposes.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Millettia conraui has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-methoxydurmillone, beta-amyrine, conrauinone A, n-docosanol, sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-methoxydurmillone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-amyrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| conrauinone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-docosanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |