Oncoba spinosa
Oncoba spinosa, commonly known as the African Rosewood, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Oncoba spinosa
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Oncoba spinosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. Its taxonomic identity is finalized within the genus Oncoba.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Salicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oncoba | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Oncoba spinosa, is found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Its distribution includes the nation of Benin, where it grows in specific ecological zones. It can also be located in Burkina Faso, contributing to the local biodiversity of the area. Furthermore, the species is documented in Gambia and Ghana, spanning a significant portion of the coastal and inland landscapes. Finally, its presence extends to Guinea-Bissau, completing a notable geographical range across the western part of the continent.
| 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 | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oncoba spinosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flacourtin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flacourtin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |