Mundulea sericea
Mundulea seriicea, commonly known as the Mundulea or Red Bush, is a versatile African legume prized for its medicinal properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, its leaves, bark, and seeds are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant potential in modern ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Mundulea sericea
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is further categorized into the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Mundulea, specifically as the species Mundulea sericea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mundulea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mundulea sericea, is referred to by several different common names in Afrikaans, including Kurkbos, Kurkbos, Blou-ertjiebos, and Kurkboombos.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Kurkbos | Wikidata |
| af | Kurkbos | Wikidata |
| af | Blou-ertjiebos | Wikidata |
| af | Kurkboombos | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions within West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing naturally in the nation of Benin. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the territory of Guinea. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of the Ivory Coast and Mali. Finally, the plant's range continues through the country of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mundulea sericea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include munetone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| munetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mundulea sericea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Chemopreventive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mundulea sericea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |