Strychnos innocua
Strychnos innocua, commonly known as the "wild bitter" or "strychnine tree," is a medicinal shrub native to parts of Africa. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots are frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues, owing to their unique bioactive alkaloid properties.
- Scientific name: Strychnos innocua
- Family: Loganiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling under the family Loganiaceae. Finally, 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 |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Its specific distribution includes several key nations within this vibrant biological region. Specifically, it can be located in the territories of Benin and Burkina. The species also inhabits parts of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Furthermore, its presence extends into the country of Guinea, marking a significant range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Strychnos innocua has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,13-Octadecadien-1-ol, Campesterol, Linalool, Nerolidol, Polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,13-Octadecadien-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nerolidol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Strychnos innocua has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Strychnos innocua has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, infectious diseases, malaria.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |