Odyendea klaineana
Odyendea klaineaana, commonly known as the Silver-Leaf Remedy, is a rare medicinal plant found in remote tropical highlands. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory properties, this botanical treasure is prized by traditional healers. Its unique bioactive compounds offer promising potential for modern pharmacology in treating chronic skin ailments and systemic inflammation.
- Scientific name: Odyendea klaineana
- Family: Simaroubaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Simaroubaceae, specifically falling under the genus Odyendea.
| 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 klaineaana, exhibits a specific distribution pattern throughout the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina Faso. Additionally, its presence is documented across the territory of Gambia. The species also extends its reach into the nation of Ghana. Finally, its geographical range includes the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | 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 | Niger | WCVP |
Activities
Odyendea klaineana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |