Trichilia
Trichilia, commonly known as Sandpaper trees or Aloeswood, belongs to the Meliaceae family. These tropical plants are highly valued for their diverse medicinal properties. Various species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, often leveraging their potent bioactive compounds for therapeutic healing.
- Scientific name: Trichilia
- 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. Finally, it is categorized under 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, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is commonly called 帚木属 (including the variations 帚木属 in zh-hans and zh-cn), while in Persian, it is identified as تریچیلیا. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is known as رقاع (نبات).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 帚木属 | Wikidata |
| fa | تریچیلیا | Wikidata |
| ar | رقاع (نبات) | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 帚木属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 帚木属 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹧鸪花属 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across several nations within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally in the territories of Benin and Burkina. Its distribution also extends to the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Ghana. Finally, its range encompasses the country of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, belonging to the Trichilia genus, is highly valued in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties found within its various components, most notably its bark. The bark is frequently harvested and utilized in decoctions or powders to treat a variety of ailments, ranging from skin infections to digestive issues. Beyond the bark, other parts of the plant may contain bioactive compounds that contribute to its overall medicinal profile, making the entire structure a significant resource in herbal pharmacology.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trichilia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |