Odyendea gabunensis
Odyendea gabunensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Odyendea gabunenensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to the dense tropical forests of Gabon. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacology and traditional healing practices.
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Hannoa Njariensis · Simaba Gabonensis · 5 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Odyendea gabunensisSynonyms
- Hannoa njariensis
- Simaba gabonensis
- Hannoa kitombetombe
- Hannoa klaineana
- Quassia undulata f. silvestris
- Quassia gabonensis
- Quassia silvestris
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Simaroubaceae. It is further identified by its specific genus, Odyendea, and its species name, Odyendea gabunensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Simaroubaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Odyendea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Odyendea gabunensis, is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Its natural range encompasses several distinct nations within this tropical belt. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the coastal and inland areas of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, the plant is also documented to occur within the borders of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Odyendea gabunenensis, is recognized for its medicinal properties, which are primarily derived from its stem bark. In traditional therapeutic practices, the bark harvested from the stem is processed to extract bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. The chemical constituents found within this specific part of the plant are central to its ethnobotanical importance and pharmacological potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | International journal for parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Odyendea gabunensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |