Rhigiocarya racemifera
Rhigiocarya racemifera, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds immense pharmacological potential. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Current scientific interest focuses on its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Rhigiocarya racemifera
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is further categorized into the family Menispermaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Rhigiocarya and the species Rhigiocarya racemifera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhigiocarya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Rhigiocarya racemifera, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as canelilla, while in English, it is known as false cinnamon. In Portuguese, the species is called canela-falsa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. Within West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Benin and Nigeria. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Cameroon and the Congo. Furthermore, its range reaches the coastal area of Cabinda. Collectively, these locations highlight its habitat within the tropical belts of West and West-Central Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhigiocarya racemifera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glycosides, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhigiocarya racemifera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Ulcers.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |