Scyphocephalium mannii
Scyphocephalium mannii, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional healing, holds immense pharmacological potential. Found primarily in tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its diverse bioactive compounds. Researchers are increasingly investigating its natural properties to develop effective treatments for various inflammatory and infectious ailments.
- Scientific name: Scyphocephalium mannii
- Family: Myristicaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Myristicaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Scyphocephalium and the specific species name Scyphocephalium mannii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Myristicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scyphocephalium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Scyphocephalium mannii, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Mann's Scyphocephalium, while in French, it is known as Scyphocéphale de Mann. Within local contexts in parts of Africa where it may be utilized, it is also identified by its scientific name used as a common descriptor.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Nigeria. Moving into the West-Central Tropical Africa zone, the species can be found in Cameroon. Its range extends further into the West-Central region to include the Congo. Additionally, the plant is distributed within the borders of Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Scyphocephalium mannii, is traditionally utilized in various herbal practices where specific components are harvested for their therapeutic properties. Among these, the stem bark is a significant part used in medicinal preparations, often valued for its bioactive constituents which contribute to the plant's overall pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scyphocephalium mannii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |