Panda oleosa
Panda oleosa, commonly known as the Indian oil plant, is a significant medicinal species native to the Western Ghats. Renowned for its rich oil content, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties. It is traditionally utilized in various holistic treatments to address skin ailments and support overall wellness through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Panda oleosa
- Family: Pandaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Panda oleosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, its taxonomic lineage places it in the family Pandaceae and the genus Panda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pandaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Panda | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Panda oleosa, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Ghana, where it is part of the local flora. The species also extends its range into Guinea, marking a significant portion of its habitat. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented in the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, the plant's geographical reach includes Nigeria, completing its footprint in West Tropical Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Panda oleosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Panda oleosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperglycemia, hypoglycemic effect.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic effect | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |