Neorautanenia mitis
Neorautanenia mitis, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Researchers increasingly explore its potential pharmacological properties, focusing on its ability to treat various ailments and support holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Neorautanenia mitis
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Neorautanenia, with the species name being mitis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neorautanenia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Within this region, its presence is officially documented in the country of Benin. It can also be found growing within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit parts of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
Chemicals
Neorautanenia mitis has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include neodulin, neotenone, pachyrrhizine, rautandiol A, 12-hydroxyrotenone.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neodulin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neotenone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pachyrrhizine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rautandiol A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-hydroxyrotenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dolineone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rautandiol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rotenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Neorautanenia mitis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysmenorrhea.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysmenorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |