Ochna schweinfurthiana
Ochna schweinfurthiana, commonly known as the Wild Loquat, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat diverse ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, offering significant potential for contemporary pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Ochna schweinfurthiana
- Family: Ochnaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include agathisflavone, amentoflavone, hemerocallone, lithospermoside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| agathisflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemerocallone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lithospermoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ochna schweinfurthiana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Genotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ochna schweinfurthiana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, glioblastoma multiforme, inflammation, pain, sprains.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioblastoma multiforme | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sprains | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |