Odyendea gabunensis
Odyendea gabunenensis, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in Central African ecosystems, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Found primarily within Gabon, this species is utilized by local communities to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical properties and traditional applications is essential for advancing modern pharmacological research and biodiversity conservation.
- Scientific name: Odyendea gabunensis
- Family: Simaroubaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Activities
Odyendea gabunensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |