Mitragyna stipulosa
Mitragyna stipulosa, commonly known as a member of the coffee family, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address various ailments, offering promising potential for pharmacological research and natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Mitragyna stipulosa
- Family: Rubiaceae
- 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 Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Mitragyna, specifically as the species Mitragyna stipulosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mitragyna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mitragyna stipulosa, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Nzingu, it is called Nzingu, while in Hausa, it is known as Ganyen gori. Additionally, the names Fleroya stipulosa are used in both Swedish and Ilocano.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lg | Nzingu | Wikidata |
| ha | Ganyen gori | Wikidata |
| sv | Fleroya stipulosa | Wikidata |
| ilo | Fleroya stipulosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Mitragyna stipulacea, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends to the nation of Gambia. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its natural range includes the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mitragyna stipulosa, is a medicinal species where the bark serves as a primary component for various therapeutic applications. The bark is often collected from the stem and branches, where it contains specific bioactive compounds utilized in traditional medicine to address different ailments. Depending on the preparation method, this bark can be processed into decoctions or powders to harness its pharmacological properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mitragyna stipulosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-amyrin, beta-sitosterol glucopyranoside, oleanolic acid, quinovic acid, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinovic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mitragyna stipulosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Vibrio cholerae.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vibrio cholerae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |