Olax mannii
Olax mannii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Olax mannii, scientifically known as Olax mannii, is a significant medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This plant holds great potential for pharmacological research due to its unique bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Olax manniiSources: Wikidata
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions in Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Moving further east, it can also be found within the West-Central Tropical Africa zone. Specifically, its range extends into the country of Cameroon. Finally, the species is known to inhabit parts of the Congo as well.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Olax mannii is characterized by a woody growth form, functioning primarily as a shrub. This plant exhibits a robust structure, reaching a maximum height of approximately 2.13 meters.
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Plant height max:
- 2.133625945 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Olax mannii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Olax mannii has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, inflammation.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Inflammation
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Olax mannii has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Olax mannii leaf extract, methanol leaf extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Olax mannii leaf extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol leaf extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Olax mannii leaf extract
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Methanol leaf extract
- Journal of ethnopharmacology