Mahoganies
Trichilia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mahoganies, scientifically known as Trichilia, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Meliaceae family. Renowned for their timber and ecological importance, various species also possess significant medicinal properties. They are widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive and inflammatory issues.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Mahoganies
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Mahoganies
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TrichiliaSynonyms
- Torpesia
- Symphytosiphon
- Acrilia
- Portesia
- Heynichia
- Geniostephanus
- Acanthotrichilia
- Ailantopsis
- Rochetia
- Mafureira
- Moschoxylum
- Elcaja
- Barbylus
- Barbilus
- Pholacilia
- Odontosiphon
- Odontandra
- Burseranthe
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Trichilia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Trichilia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodisiac | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aphrodisiac
- Planta medica