Trichilia monadelpha
Trichilia monadelpha, commonly known as the "Wild Mahogany," is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical African forests. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves, bark, and roots possess potent bioactive properties. These components are frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin infections to complex inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Trichilia monadelpha
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae and the genus Trichilia. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by its scientific name, Trichilia monadelpha.
| 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, Trichilia monadelpha, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the monadelphous trichilia, while in French, it is known as le trichilia monadelphe. In Spanish, the species is called trichilia monadelpha, and in Portuguese, it is identified as trichilia monadelpha.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Trichilia monadelpha, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several coastal and inland nations within this tropical zone. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Ghana. The species also inhabits the landscapes of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends further south into the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Trichilia monadelpha, possesses various components that contribute to its medicinal profile, most notably its stem bark. The stem bark is frequently utilized in traditional medicine due to its rich concentration of bioactive compounds, which are often harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions. By tapping into the chemical properties stored within this specific part of the plant, practitioners can access therapeutic agents used to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Trichilia monadelpha has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ethyl acetate, flavonoids, petroleum ether, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trichilia monadelpha has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, epilepsy, pain, psychosis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psychosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |