Mimusops obtusifolia
Mimusops obtusifolia, commonly known as the "white-flowered mimuso," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical value.
- Scientific name: Mimusops obtusifolia
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is further categorized into the family Sapotaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Mimusops, identifying it as Mimusops obtusifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mimusops | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Mimusops obtusifolia, is known by various regional names depending on the local language and geography. In English, it is commonly referred to as the blunt-leaved mimusops, while in French, it is known as mimusops à feuilles obtuses. In Chinese, the plant is called 钝叶拟木薯 (dùn yè nǐ mù shǔ), and in Malay, it is referred to as mimusops daun tumpul.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its habitat includes the nation of Somalia. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, the species is found within the borders of Kenya and Tanzania. The distribution extends further into South Tropical Africa, where it occurs in Malawi. Finally, its geographical range reaches into Mozambique, completing its presence in the southern tropical belt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mimusops obtusifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sawamilletin, taraxerol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sawamilletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mimusops obtusifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |