Ozoroa paniculosa
Ozoroa paniculosa, commonly known as the Ozoroa or false custard apple, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in ethnobotanical research and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Ozoroa paniculosa
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ozoroa paniculosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Anacardiaceae and the genus Ozoroa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ozoroa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. Within South Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Mozambique. Moving into the Southern African region, it can be found throughout Botswana and Namibia. The species also has a significant range within the Cape Provinces of South Africa. Additionally, it is widely distributed within the KwaZulu-Natal province.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ozoroa paniculosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-) epicatechin, L-ascorbic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-) epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ozoroa paniculosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ozoroa paniculosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |