Millettia conraui

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Millettia conraui is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree, presenting a robust and structural presence within its ecosystem. As a perennial species, it exhibits a consistently woody nature, developing a firm, lignified stem system that supports its arborescent stature. This woody development is a defining feature of its habit, distinguishing it from herbaceous or shrubby species by its height and permanent, hard skeletal framework.

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Millettia conraui has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

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Chemicals

Millettia conraui has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-Methoxydurmillone, Conrauinone A, Sitosterol, beta-Amyrine, n-Docosanol.

5-Methoxydurmillone

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Conrauinone A

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Sitosterol

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beta-Amyrine

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n-Docosanol

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Preparations

Millettia conraui has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate extract of the stem bark, stem barks.

Ethyl acetate extract of the stem bark

1. Die Pharmazie

Stem barks

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