Trichilia rubescens
Trichilia rubescens, commonly known as a medicinal species within the Meliaceae family, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Found in tropical regions, this plant is prized for its bioactive compounds. Traditional healers utilize its bark and leaves to treat various ailments, offering a natural resource for potential pharmacological development and wellness.
- Scientific name: Trichilia rubescens
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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, Trichilia rubescens, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is often referred to as the red sandalwood tree, while in Spanish, it is commonly called maderilla or palo de sangre. In Portuguese, the species is known as pau-sangue, and in French, it is identified as bois de sang.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily centered within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Nigeria. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Cabinda. Furthermore, it inhabits the Central African Republic and Cameroon within the same West-Central zone. Finally, its geographical range includes the Congo, marking its presence across these diverse tropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Trichilia rubescens, utilizes its leaves as a primary source for medicinal applications. In various traditional practices, the leaves are collected to create decoctions or infusions, often involving the careful preparation of specific leaf samples to ensure the correct concentration of bioactive compounds. These leaf samples are essential components in the extraction of phytochemicals, which are believed to contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf samples | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Trichilia rubescens has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TS1, trichirubine A, TR3, TR4, TR9.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TS1 | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trichirubine A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TR3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TR4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TR9 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TS3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trichirubine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trichilia rubescens has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiviral, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trichilia rubescens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |