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Ochna rhizomatosa

Ochna rhizomatosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Ochna rhizomatosa, scientifically known as Ochna rhizomatosa, is a specialized medicinal plant valued for its unique pharmacological properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this rhizomatous species offers significant potential in traditional healing practices. Research into its bioactive compounds continues to uncover its therapeutic benefits for various health applications.

Family
Ochnaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ochnella Rhizomatosa · Ochnella Tenuis · 1 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ochna rhizomatosa

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is further categorized into the family Ochnaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the 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, known as Ochna rhizomatosa, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several key countries, including Benin and Burkina Faso. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. The species also extends its range into the territory of the Ivory Coast. Consequently, its geographical footprint is concentrated within this particular part of the African continent.

Region Area Source
West Tropical Africa Benin WCVP
West Tropical Africa Burkina WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ghana WCVP
West Tropical Africa Guinea WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast WCVP
West Tropical Africa Mali WCVP
West Tropical Africa Nigeria WCVP
West Tropical Africa Togo WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Central African Republic WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Ochna rhizomatosa, is characterized by its unique morphological features, particularly within its underground structures. While the plant is known for its rhizomatous growth habit, traditional medicinal applications often focus on the specialized tissues found beneath the surface. In various ethnobotanical contexts, the medicinal properties are derived from the rootbark, as the root barks of such rhizomatous species frequently contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic use.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Pharmaceutics (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Ochna rhizomatosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gerontoisoflavone A.

Chemicals reported in Ochna rhizomatosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Gerontoisoflavone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gerontoisoflavone A

  1. Pharmaceutics

Medicinal Uses

Ochna rhizomatosa has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, malaria, sprains, wounds.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
HIV Pharmaceutics (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
malaria Pharmaceutics (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
sprains Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
wounds Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
root barks Pharmaceutics (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆