Millettia griffoniana
Millettia griffoniania, commonly known as the African Milletia, is a significant medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering valuable biochemical insights for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Millettia griffoniana
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Millettia, with the species name Millettia griffoniana.
| 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 griffonianiana, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Griffonian Millettia, while in French, it is called Millettia griffonianiana. In the local language of Hausa, the plant is known as Kwatam, providing a distinct cultural identifier for its medicinal uses within that community.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence can be identified in the nation of Benin. It also grows throughout the country of Ghana. Furthermore, the species is found within the borders of Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends to include Ivory Coast and Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Millettia griffoniana, offers various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties in traditional medicine. The root bark and stem bark are frequently harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in treating diverse ailments. Additionally, the root itself is often employed in medicinal preparations, contributing to the overall pharmacological profile of the species.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Millettia griffoniana has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Griffonianone D, coumarin, durmillone, griffonianone A, griffonianone B.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Griffonianone D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| durmillone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| griffonianone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| griffonianone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| griffonianone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maximaisoflavone G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| odorantin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Millettia griffoniana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |