Tabernanthe
Tabernanthe · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tabernaemontana, scientifically known as Tabernaemontana, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Apocynaceae family. Renowned for its striking white blooms and glossy foliage, many species are highly valued in traditional medicine for their potent alkaloids, which offer significant therapeutic potential in treating pain and inflammation.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TabernantheDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several distinct nations, including the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Furthermore, it can be found within the borders of Gabon and the Congo. The species also extends its range to include the territory of Cabinda. Collectively, these locations highlight its localized habitat within the tropical landscapes of West-Central Africa.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Tabernanthe has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- ACS omega
Root
- ACS omega