Odyendea klaineana
Odyendea klaineana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Odyendea klaineana, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, this species offers potent bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Odyendea Longipes · Odyendea Zimmermannii · 7 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Odyendea klaineanaSynonyms
- Odyendea longipes
- Odyendea zimmermannii
- Hannoa chlorantha
- Zwingera undulata
- Hannoa longipes
- Hannoa undulata
- Simaba undulata
- Quassia klaineana
- Quassia undulata
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Odyendea klaineaana, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal applications. These leaves are the specific part of the plant harvested to extract the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Odyendea klaineana has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Chaparrinone, RUTIN, caffeic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chaparrinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CATECHIN
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
Chaparrinone
- International journal for parasitology
RUTIN
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
caffeic acid
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
ellagic acid
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
p-coumaric acid
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
quercetin
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
Activities
Odyendea klaineana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extracts | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |