Reissantia buchananii
Reissantia buchananii, commonly known as the Buchanani Reisnantia, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical forest regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This species holds immense potential for drug development due to its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Reissantia buchananii
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Reissantia buchananii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Celastrales. Finally, it is a member of the family Celastraceae and falls under the genus Reissantia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Reissantia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Tanzania. Its presence extends into South Tropical Africa, where it is located in Malawi. The species is also documented within the borders of Mozambique and Zambia. Finally, its geographical range concludes with sightings in Zimbabwe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Reissantia buchananii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include celastrol, pristimerin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| celastrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pristimerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Reissantia buchananii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |