Trichilia dregeana
Trichilia dregeana, commonly known as the African Sandalwood, is a versatile medicinal tree native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Trichilia dregeana
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Ultimately, Trichilia dregeana is a member of the Meliaceae family within the genus Trichilia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trichilia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Trichilia dregeana, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and botanical contexts. In the ts language, it is referred to as Nkuhlu, while in Spanish-speaking botanical discussions or related classifications, it is associated with names such as Trichilia welwitschii var. grandiflora, Trichilia chirindensis, Trichilia stuhlmannii, and Trichilia strigulosa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ts | Nkuhlu | Wikidata |
| es | Trichilia welwitschii var. grandiflora | Wikidata |
| es | Trichilia chirindensis | Wikidata |
| es | Trichilia stuhlmannii | Wikidata |
| es | Trichilia strigulosa | Wikidata |
| es | Trichilia ledermannii | Wikidata |
| es | Trichilia redacta | Wikidata |
| es | Trichilia vestita | Wikidata |
| es | Trichilia schliebenii | Wikidata |
| es | Trichilia tomentosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Guinea, Liberia, and Ivory Coast. Its presence extends into the West-Central Tropical Africa region as well. Specifically, it is documented growing within the Central African Republic. Additionally, the species is known to occur within the borders of Cameroon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Trichilia dregeana, utilizes various components for medicinal purposes, particularly its roots and leaves. The roots are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. Similarly, the leaves serve as a vital part of the plant's therapeutic profile, frequently prepared as infusions or decoctions to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Trichilia dregeana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ethyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trichilia dregeana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, headache.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |