Premna resinosa
Premna resinosa, commonly known as the resinous premna, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Its unique resinous properties offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Premna resinosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Premna resinosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Within this taxonomic hierarchy, it is situated in the genus Premna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Premna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Premna resinosa, is identified in the Arabic language by the common name شوجب راتنجي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | شوجب راتنجي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within the specific region of Northeast Tropical Africa. Its geographical range includes the country of Chad, where it is naturally distributed. Additionally, it can be located in the Horn of Africa, specifically within Djibouti and Eritrea. The species is also known to grow across the vast landscapes of Ethiopia. Finally, its presence extends to the territory of Somalia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Premna resinosa, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the essential phytochemicals required for preparing various medicinal formulations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Premna resinosa has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 3-methoxy quercetin, anthraquinones, kaempferol, lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-methoxy quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin 3,7,3'-trimethyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Premna resinosa has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Premna resinosa has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, gastric cancer, genomic instability, inflammation, peptic ulcers.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genomic instability | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |