Nauclea diderrichii
Nauclea diderrichii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Nauclea diderrichii, is a versatile medicinal plant native to African tropical forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree, including the bark and leaves, are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever, inflammation, and various digestive disorders.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Bark · Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Sarcocephalus Diderrichii
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Badi
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nauclea diderrichiiSynonyms
- Sarcocephalus diderrichii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Nauclea and the species name Nauclea diderrichii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nauclea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Nauclea diderrichii, is found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Its distribution specifically includes the country of Benin. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Ghana. It also grows naturally throughout Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, its range extends into the territory of 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 Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Nauclea diderrichii, is highly valued in traditional medicine, with its therapeutic properties primarily derived from its bark. The bark is the most significant part utilized for medicinal purposes, as it contains various bioactive compounds that are extracted to treat various ailments. In many traditional practices, the bark is decocted or processed into infusions to address conditions such as fever, inflammation, and digestive issues, making it the central component of the plant's medicinal profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Magnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bark | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Nauclea diderrichii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Marounoside, Saponins.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Marounoside | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nauclea diderrichii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, fevers, malaria, metabolic diseases, pain.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Magnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bark extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydromethanolic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |