Raphia hookeri
Raphia hookeri, commonly known as the African Raphia palm, is a versatile tropical plant significant in West African ecosystems. Renowned for its multifunctional utility, it provides essential materials for construction, weaving, and food. Beyond its economic value, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Raphia hookeri
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Raphia hookeri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Arecales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Arecaceae and is situated within the genus Raphia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Raphia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Its range also extends into the nation of Gambia. Additionally, the species is present in Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its geographical presence includes the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Chemicals
Raphia hookeri has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ca, Fe, Mg, P, ascorbic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| riboflavin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |