Piptadeniastrum africanum
Piptadeniastrum africanum, commonly known as the African Piptadenia, is a significant medicinal tree native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, showcasing its profound importance in ethnobotanical practices.
- Scientific name: Piptadeniastrum africanum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Fabales and falls into the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Piptadenia (noted as Piptadeniastrum), which characterizes its specific botanical identity.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Piptadeniastrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Piptadeniastrum africanum, is known by various regional and linguistic names depending on the area of its distribution. In French, it is commonly referred to as Dabéma, while in Lingala, it is called Bosenga. In Hausa, the species is identified as Corawa kurmi, and in Chinese, it is known as 非洲绿心檀 (zh) or 非洲绿心檀 (zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Dabéma | Wikidata |
| ln | Bosenga | Wikidata |
| ha | Corawa kurmi | Wikidata |
| zh | 非洲绿心檀 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 非洲绿心檀 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 非洲绿心檀 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Psychotria rufoviverra (often referred to in botanical contexts related to Piptadeniastrum studies), exhibits a specific distribution across West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Furthermore, the species can be found extending through the coastal and inland regions of Ghana. The geographical range continues into Guinea, marking another key area of its habitat. Finally, its distribution encompasses the territories of Ivory Coast and Liberia, completing its West African footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| 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 Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Piptadeniastrum africanum, utilizes various anatomical components for its medicinal properties. The stem bark is frequently harvested for its therapeutic compounds, while the stembark is often processed in traditional remedies to treat various ailments. Additionally, the roots of the species are highly valued in herbal medicine, and even a single root can be utilized in decoctions to extract its bioactive elements. Whether using the Stem Bark or the underground structures, each part contributes to the plant's overall pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stembark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Piptadeniastrum africanum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saponin, apigenin, chrysoeriol, eriodictyol, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liquiritigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loliolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Piptadeniastrum africanum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piptadeniastrum africanum has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Loa loa, abdominal pain, bronchitis, malaria.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loa loa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| meningitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tooth sensitivity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |