Tricalysia niamniamensis
Tricalysia niamniamenensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal flora, holds profound importance in traditional healing practices. This unique plant is valued for its diverse phytochemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits for various ailments. Exploring its biological compounds provides vital insights into developing new treatments within the field of pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Tricalysia niamniamensis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Tricalysia niamniamenensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Gentianaales. It is further classified into the family Rubiaceae and the genus Tricalysia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tricalysia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tricalysia niamniamenensis, is known by various regional names depending on the local language. In English, it is commonly referred to as Nia Mniam, while in Khmer, it is known as នាម (Niam).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated primarily within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Within this area, it can be found growing in Burundi, the Central African Republic, and Congo. Its presence is also documented across the vast landscapes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, the plant is known to inhabit the territory of Ethiopia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tricalysia niamniamensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleanolic acid, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |