Ochna schweinfurthiana
Ochna schweinfurthiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ochna schweinfurthiana, is a resilient medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific African regions, this plant is prized for its unique phytochemical properties. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Ochnaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ochnella Schweinfurthiana · Ochna Alba · 5 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ochna schweinfurthianaSynonyms
- Ochnella schweinfurthiana
- Ochna alba
- Ochna suberosa
- Ochnella alba
- Diporidium schweinfurthianum
- Ochnella axillaris
- Ochnella aurea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malpighiales and the family Ochnaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement 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, Ochna schweinfurthiana, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin, where it occupies certain ecological niches. The species also extends its range into Burkina Faso, contributing to the regional biodiversity of the area. Furthermore, its presence is documented in the coastal and inland territories of Ghana. Finally, the plant's geographical reach includes the nations of Guinea and Ivory Coast.
| 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 | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ochna schweinfurthiana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Agathisflavone, Amentoflavone, Hemerocallone, Lithospermoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Agathisflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemerocallone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lithospermoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Agathisflavone
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Amentoflavone
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Hemerocallone
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Lithospermoside
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Activities
Ochna schweinfurthiana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Genotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ochna schweinfurthiana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, glioblastoma multiforme, inflammation, pain, sprains.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioblastoma multiforme | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (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 |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract of Ochna schweinfurthiana bark | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extracts of the bark | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |