Pentadiplandra brazzeana
Pentadiplandra brazzeaana, commonly known as the wild coffee plant, is a significant medicinal shrub native to East Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Pentadiplandra brazzeana
- Family: Pentadiplandraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales. Finally, it is a member of the family Pentadiplandraceae and falls under the genus Pentadiplandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Pentadiplandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pentadiplandra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the language, including Pentadiplandraceae in Indonesian (id) and Norwegian (nb), 펜타디플란드라 브라제아나 in Korean (ko), Пентадипландра in Russian (ru), and பென்டாடைப்ளான்ட்ரா in Tamil (ta).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Pentadiplandraceae | Wikidata |
| ko | 펜타디플란드라 브라제아나 | Wikidata |
| ru | Пентадипландра | Wikidata |
| nb | Pentadiplandraceae | Wikidata |
| ta | பென்டாடைப்ளான்ட்ரா | Wikidata |
| hr | Pentadiplandra | Wikidata |
| fa | جفتپنجپرچمها | Wikidata |
| bs | Pentadiplandra | Wikidata |
| de | Pentadiplandraceae | Wikidata |
| cs | Pentadiplandraceae | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its geographical range specifically includes the territory of Cabinda. Additionally, it can be found growing within the Central African Republic. The species is also distributed across the borders of Cameroon and Congo. Finally, its natural habitat extends into the forests of Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pentadiplandra brazzeaana, is a medicinal species where various components may be utilized, though specific focus is often placed on its underground structures. The roots serve as a vital part of the plant's anatomy, anchoring the specimen and facilitating the uptake of essential nutrients and water from the soil. In many traditional medicinal practices involving similar botanical species, the roots are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to possess therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pentadiplandra brazzeana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N,N'-dibenzylurea, N-Benzyl-N'-(4-methoxybenzyl)urea.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N,N'-dibenzylurea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-Benzyl-N'-(4-methoxybenzyl)urea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pentadiplandra brazzeana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Candida infections.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |