Strychnos malacoclados
Strychnos malacoclados, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in traditional herbalism, is valued for its diverse bioactive properties. Found primarily in tropical regions, its various parts are utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and neurological ailments, offering a fascinating subject for pharmacological research into its complex alkaloid composition.
- Scientific name: Strychnos malacoclados
- 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 situated in the order Gentianales and the family Loganiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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, known scientifically as Strychnos malacoclados, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called the Malae Climber, while in Spanish, it is known as Malae Trepadora. In Portuguese, the species is identified as Malae Trepadeira, and in French, it is referred to as Malae Grimpante.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is specifically noted in the nation of Ghana, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species also occupies significant habitats within the borders of Guinea. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the expansive territories of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| 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 | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Strychnos malaeclados, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, with a particular focus on the stem bark. The stem bark is often harvested due to its specific phytochemical profile, which contributes to the plant's traditional therapeutic uses. In many ethnobotanical practices, the bark is processed to extract bioactive compounds that are believed to possess significant pharmacological potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Strychnos malacoclados has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bisnordihydrotoxiferine, divarine, vomicine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bisnordihydrotoxiferine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| divarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vomicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Strychnos malacoclados has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Strychnos malacoclados has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |