Nauclea
Nauclea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Nauclea, is a genus of flowering plants within the Rubiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from fever to inflammation. These woody shrubs and trees offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Burttdavya · Platanocarpum · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
NaucleaSynonyms
- Burttdavya
- Platanocarpum
- Platanocephalus
- Cephalina
- Bancalus
- Sarcocephalus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Platanocarpum
- Platanocephalus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Nauclea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Nauclea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant 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 into the territory of Burkina. The species is also documented in the nation of Gambia. Finally, its range includes the coastal area of Guinea-Bissau and the country of Ghana.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Nauclea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saponins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Saponins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Nauclea injection | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |