Strychnos trinervis
Strychnos trinervis, commonly known as the three-veined strychnine, is a significant medicinal woody climber found across tropical Africa. Renowned for its potent alkaloids, this plant is traditionally utilized in various ethnomedical practices to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to neurological conditions, serving as a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Strychnos trinervis
- Family: Loganiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling into the family Loganiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus name 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 trinervis, is referred to by the following common name in Arabic: إسطركن ثلاثي العروق.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | إسطركن ثلاثي العروق | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across various regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence has been specifically documented within Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species is found across a vast territory spanning the West-Central region. Furthermore, it extends into the Northeast and Southeast portions of the Brazilian landscape. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant also encompasses the South region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Strychnos trinervis, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices, specifically involving its underground and structural elements. The root and the root bark are the primary parts of interest, often harvested for their specific chemical properties. While the root provides the foundational structure of the plant, the root bark is frequently sought after for its concentrated bioactive compounds, which are essential for its therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Strychnos trinervis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bisnordihydrotoxiferine, cantleyine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bisnordihydrotoxiferine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cantleyine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Strychnos trinervis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Spasmolytic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |