Scorodophloeus zenkeri
Scorodophloeus zenkeri, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in West and Central Africa, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Utilized extensively in traditional medicine, its bark and leaves are processed to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues, offering a natural resource for pharmacological research and healing.
- Scientific name: Scorodophloeus zenkeri
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Fabales and is a member of the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Scorodophloeus, which includes the species Scorodophloeus zenkeri.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scorodophloeus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Scorodophloeus zenkeri, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its native habitats. In English, it is referred to as Zenker's scorodophloeus, while in French, it is commonly called scorodophloeus de Zenker. In German, the species is identified as Zenker-Scorodophloeus, and in Spanish, it is known as scorodophloeus de Zenker.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the territory of Cabinda. It is also widely found across the diverse landscapes of Cameroon and the Congo. Furthermore, the species can be identified within the borders of Equatorial Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends into the forested areas of Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Scorodoophloeus zenkeri, is a medicinal species where various components may hold biological significance, though specific therapeutic attention is often directed toward its reproductive structures. Among its anatomical features, the seeds serve as a critical part of the plant's life cycle and are frequently investigated for their potential phytochemical properties. In many medicinal traditions, the chemical constituents concentrated within the seeds are of particular interest for their potential bioactive effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Scorodophloeus zenkeri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4,5,7-tetrathiaoctane, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4,5,7-tetrathiaoctane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scorodophloeus zenkeri has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |