Parinari congensis
Parinari congensis, commonly known as the African Sandalwood, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its potent aromatic oils, it is traditionally used in ethnomedicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues, offering significant therapeutic potential through its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Parinari congensis
- Family: Chrysobalanaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Parinari congensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Chrysobalanaceae and falls under the genus Parinari.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Chrysobalanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parinari | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pariarari congensis, is referred to by the common name Batutu in the bm language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bm | Batutu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence is recorded within the borders of Benin. It can also be found growing in the landscapes of Burkina. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range includes the nation of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Activities
Parinari congensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Toxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |