Toussaintia orientalis
Toussaintia orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental Toussaintia, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Exploring its bioactive compounds provides vital insights into developing natural treatments for various ailments and advancing modern ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Toussaintia orientalis
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Toussaintia orientalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae within the genus Toussaintia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Toussaintia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Toussaintia orientalis, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Oriental Toussaintia, while in French, it is known as la Toussaintia orientale. In Spanish, the species is called la Toussaintia oriental, and in Portuguese, it is identified as a Toussaintia oriental.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Toussaintia orientalis, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the region of East Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Tanzania. This localized distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the unique environmental conditions found in this part of the continent. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Tanzania is essential for its conservation and study.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Toussaintia orientalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Toussaintia orientalis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiviral, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Toussaintia orientalis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antiviral.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |