Boot
Sideroxylon mascatense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Boot, scientifically known as Sideroxylon mascatense, is a versatile medicinal plant renowned for its therapeutic properties. Found primarily in tropical regions, its bark and leaves are traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions. This botanical species serves as a vital resource in ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Sapotaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Boot
- Scientific synonyms
- Reptonia Buxifolia · Spiniluma Buxifolia · 8 more
Names
Common Names
- Boot
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sideroxylon mascatenseSynonyms
- Reptonia buxifolia
- Spiniluma buxifolia
- Sideroxylon corradii
- Sideroxylon gillettii
- Sideroxylon aubertii
- Monotheca mascatensis
- Edgeworthia buxifolia
- Reptonia mascatensis
- Sideroxylon buxifolium
- Monotheca buxifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Sapotaecae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sideroxylon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sideroxylon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Moving toward Western Asia, the species can also be found in Afghanistan. Additionally, its range extends into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically within Oman. These diverse locations highlight the plant's adaptability to various environmental conditions across these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sideroxylon mascatense has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, DIOSGENIN, Epicatechin, Flavonoid, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DIOSGENIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epicatechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lucidumol A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polygalacin D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CATECHIN
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
DIOSGENIN
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Epicatechin
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Flavonoid
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Flavonoids
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Isoquercetin
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Lucidumol A
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
OLEANOLIC ACID
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Polygalacin D
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
RUTIN
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Activities
Sideroxylon mascatense has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic, Digestive, Laxative, Analgesic, Anthelmintic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digestive | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Saudi journal of biological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | Saudi journal of biological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane (DCM) fraction | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |