Ormocarpum kirkii
Ormocarpum kirkii, commonly known as a vital medicinal shrub in East Africa, plays a crucial role in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of the plant are utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmaceutical research.
- Scientific name: Ormocarpum kirkii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ormocarpum kirkii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales. It is further identified as a member of the family Fabaceae and the genus Ormocarpum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ormocarpum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ormocarpum kirkii, is referred to by the common name Faskara giwa in the ha language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ha | Faskara giwa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions within the tropical belt of Africa. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its distribution includes the vast territories of the DR Congo. Moving toward the northeast, the species can be found within the borders of Somalia. Its range extends through East Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting the countries of Kenya and Tanzania. Finally, the plant reaches into South Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Malawi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ormocarpum kirkii, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The stem bark is often harvested for its specific bioactive compounds, while the roots serve as a vital part of the plant's structure and therapeutic profile. Depending on the traditional preparation required, different parts of the root may be employed to extract the necessary healing elements.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ormocarpum kirkii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxy-6,8-diprenylisoflavone, chamaejasmin, diphysin, erythrinasinate, isochamaejasmin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxy-6,8-diprenylisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chamaejasmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diphysin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythrinasinate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isochamaejasmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osajin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ormocarpum kirkii 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ormocarpum kirkii has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, antimalarial, cancer, malaria.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |