Strychnos dale
Strychnos dale · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Strychnos dale, scientifically known as Strychnos dale, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its potent bioactive properties. Primarily utilized in traditional healing practices, it contains unique alkaloids used to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical composition and pharmacological potential is essential for developing modern therapeutic applications and treatments.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Strychnos daleDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Within this zone, its presence is documented in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Congo. It also extends into the Democratic Republic of the Congo, covering a significant portion of the central landscape. Furthermore, the species can be found reaching southward into the tropical areas of Angola. Consequently, its range spans a diverse stretch of the African continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Strychnos dale is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as a climbing vine that requires external support to ascend. It is classified as an obligatory climber, meaning it relies on other structures for vertical development rather than being self-supporting. The plant exhibits a robust, woody stem structure consistent with its life form as a perennial woody climber.
- Climber :
- liana
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Strychnos dale has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Strychnos dale has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem bark
- Journal of natural products