Tabernanthe iboga
Tabernanthe iboga, commonly known as Iboga, is a perennial shrub native to Central Africa. Renowned for its potent psychoactive alkaloids, particularly ibogaine, it holds profound spiritual significance in Bwiti traditions. Beyond ritual use, researchers explore its unique pharmacological potential in treating addiction and managing various neurological conditions.
- Scientific name: Tabernanthe iboga
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Tabernaemontana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tabernanthe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its natural habitat extends across the borders of the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Additionally, the species can be located within the lush landscapes of Congo. It is also known to grow within the territory of Gabon. Finally, its distribution includes the specific area of Cabinda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tabernanthe iboga has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ibogaine, tabernanthine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ibogaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tabernanthine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tabernanthe iboga has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Psychotropic, Stimulant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotropic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabernanthe iboga has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include alcohol intake, alcoholism.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alcohol intake | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcoholism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |