Strychnos camptoneura
Strychnos camptoneura, commonly known as a member of the Loganiaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its complex alkaloids, this species is studied for its potent pharmacological properties. Researchers explore its bioactive compounds for potential applications in treating neurological conditions and managing pain.
- Scientific name: Strychnos camptoneura
- Family: Loganiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Gentianaales and the family Loganiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Strychnos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Loganiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Strychnos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Strychnos camptoneura, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the Camptoneura Strychnos, while in Malay, it is commonly called pokok kutuk. In Indonesian, the plant is known as kutuk, and in the local language of Tagalog, it is referred to as kutyak.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is recorded across several key nations, including Guinea and the Ivory Coast. It is also documented to grow within the borders of Liberia and Nigeria. Furthermore, the species extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the Central African Republic. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for the humid environments found across these distinct territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Strychnos camptoneura has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include strychnine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| strychnine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |