Thespesia danis
Thespesia danis, commonly known as the Danis tree, is a significant medicinal plant indigenous to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering valuable phytochemical resources for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Thespesia danis
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Thespesia, specifically the species Thespesia danis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thespesia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Thespesia danis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Danis tree, while in Hindi, it is known as Danis. In the local language of Swahili, it is called Danis, and in Tamil, it is referred to as Danis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in both Ethiopia and Somalia. Its presence extends further south into the landscapes of East Tropical Africa. Within this eastern zone, the species is documented in Kenya as well as Tanzania. Consequently, its natural habitat is primarily defined by these specific East and Northeast African territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thespesia danis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gossypol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gossypol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |