Tabernaemontana crassa
Tabernaemontana crassa, commonly known as a member of the Apocynaceae family, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and gastrointestinal issues. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into modern pharmacological developments.
- Scientific name: Tabernaemontana crassa
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Tabernaemontana, which includes the species Tabernaemontana crassa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tabernaemontana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented within the borders of Ghana. It is also found growing in the coastal and forest areas of Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species extends into the territories of Liberia and Sierra Leone. Finally, its geographical range includes the large nation of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | 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 | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tabernaemontana crassa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Conopharyngine, ibogaine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Conopharyngine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ibogaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabernaemontana crassa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infections, injuries, pain.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| injuries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |