Ochna calodendron
Ochna calodendron, commonly known as the Bird's Eye Bush, is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its brilliant yellow blooms. Native to tropical Africa, this resilient plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat various ailments through its potent, natural bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Ochna calodendron
- Family: Ochnaceae
- 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 Malpighiales, it is further categorized into the family Ochnaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Ochna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Ochnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ochna | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its specific geographical range includes the territory of the Central African Republic. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout Cameroon. It is also widely distributed across the nation of Congo. These specific locations define the natural habitat of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ochna calodendron has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include irilone, menisdaurin, prunetin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| irilone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menisdaurin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prunetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |