Santiria trimera

Santiria trimera, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, holds a vital place in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical composition and traditional applications offers valuable insights into its potential role in modern pharmacology.

  • Scientific name: Santiria trimera
  • Family: Burseraceae
  • Native range: Africa

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Burseraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Santiria, specifically as the species Santiria trimera.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Sapindales WCVP
Family Burseraceae WCVP
Genus Santiria WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Santiria trimera, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the three-leaved santiria, while in Spanish, it is known as santiria trímera. In Portuguese, the plant is called santiria trímera, and in French, it is referred to as la santiria trimère.
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant, Santiria trimera, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Ghana. Additionally, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Guinea. The species also inhabits parts of the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its geographical range extends into the country of Nigeria.

Region Area Source
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-Central Tropical Africa Cabinda WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Central African Republic WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Congo WCVP

Chemicals

Santiria trimera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-pinene, beta-pinene.

Total chemicals
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
alpha-pinene 1 ★☆☆☆☆
beta-pinene 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Santiria trimera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound healing.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
wound healing 1 ★☆☆☆☆