Obetia tenax
Obetia tenax, commonly known as the African corkwood, is a resilient medicinal plant native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique bark and therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern research into natural healing treatments.
- Scientific name: Obetia tenax
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Obetia tenax, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Rosales and the family Urticaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Obetia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Obetia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the southern part of the continent. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Moving into the Southern Africa region, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Botswana. Its range also extends to the Cape Provinces, showcasing its adaptability to different climates. Finally, the species is well-established within the KwaZulu-Natal area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Obetia tenax has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cd, Pb, vitamin A, vitamin E.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Obetia tenax has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Obetia tenax has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |