Mimusops zeyheri
Transvaal red milkwood
Mimusops zehyeri, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is an intriguing botanical species valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this plant holds immense potential for pharmacological research, offering promising insights into natural therapeutic agents for various ailments and holistic wellness applications.
- Scientific name: Mimusops zeyheri
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Sapotaecae. Its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Mimusops.
| 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, scientifically known as Mimusops zeyheri, is recognized by several distinct common names across different languages and regions. In English, it is widely known as the Transvaal Red Milkwood, while in Sinhala, it is referred to as Muchechete. Its names in Chinese vary slightly by script and region but consistently identify it as 南非香榄 (including the simplified forms 南非香榄 and zh-cn: 南非香榄).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sn | Muchechete | Wikidata |
| zh | 南非香榄 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 南非香榄 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 南非香榄 | Wikidata |
| en | Transvaal Red Milkwood | Wikidata |
| af | Moepel | Wikidata |
| af | Transvaalmelkhout | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its range extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically throughout Tanzania. Furthermore, the species is established in South Tropical Africa, appearing in the nation of Angola. Finally, its presence continues in the southern reaches of the continent within Malawi and Mozambique.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mimusops zeyheri has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arsenic, chromium, lead, nickel.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lead | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nickel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mimusops zeyheri has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |