Opilia amentacea
Opilia amentacea, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds profound ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into developing new natural pharmacological treatments and remedies.
- Scientific name: Opilia amentacea
- Family: Opiliaceae
- 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 Santalales, it is classified under the family Opiliaecae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Opilia, with the species name Opilia amantacea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Opiliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Opilia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Opilia amantacea, is referred to by different names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly called 山柚子 (zh), while in the Fulfulde language, it is known as Yamoyn ngari (ff).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 山柚子 | Wikidata |
| ff | Yamoyn ngari | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the West Tropical Africa zone. Its presence is documented across several different countries in this part of the continent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina. The species also extends its range to include Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical distribution reaches as far as 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 | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Opilia amantacea, possesses distinct morphological features used in its identification and medicinal study. The leaves are a primary component, typically characterized by their specific shape and vein patterns which are essential for botanical classification. Supporting these leaves are the stems, which provide the structural framework for the plant's growth and facilitate the transport of nutrients. Together, the arrangement of the leaves and the development of the stems define the overall architecture of this medicinal species.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Opilia amentacea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Opilia amentacea has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Opilia amentacea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihypertensive, dermatitis, nausea, type 2 diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nausea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |