Rinorea ilicifolia
Rinorea iliciifolia, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical ecosystems, holds great potential in ethnobotany. Found primarily in African rainforests, this species is valued for its bioactive compounds. Researchers study its leaves and bark for pharmacological properties, aiming to discover new treatments for various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Rinorea ilicifolia
- Family: Violaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Violaceae and falls under the genus Rinorea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Violaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rinorea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Rinorea ilicifolia, is known by various local names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the holly-leaved rinorea, while in French, it is known as rinorea à feuilles d'if. Within local linguistic contexts, it is called rinorea iliçifoliya in Yoruba and rinorea iliçifoliya in Igbo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Rinorea ilicifolia, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several coastal and inland nations, beginning with Guinea-Bissau. The species is also widely found throughout the forested areas of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, its natural range extends eastward to include the country of Ghana. Finally, the plant can be located within the borders of Benin, completing its regional distribution pattern.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | 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-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rinorea ilicifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (S)-2-(3'-cyclopentenyl)glycine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (S)-2-(3'-cyclopentenyl)glycine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |