Turraea floribunda
Honeysuckle-tree
Turraeae floribunda, commonly known as the "wild rosewood" or "yellowwood" in certain regions, is a significant medicinal plant used in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions, skin infections, and digestive issues, showcasing its diverse therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Turraea floribunda
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Turraea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Turraea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name Honeysuckle-tree in English, is a medicinal species identified by its scientific name Turraeea floribunda.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Honeysuckle-tree | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across various regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the northeast, the species can also be found in the territories of Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally, its range extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically within Kenya. Collectively, these locations highlight the significant presence of Turraea floribunda across diverse tropical ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Turraea floribunda, utilizes its plant leaves as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are often collected and prepared in various forms, such as infusions or decoctions, to harness their bioactive compounds for therapeutic purposes. By utilizing the plant leaves, practitioners aim to access the specific phytochemical properties inherent in the foliage to treat different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| plant leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Turraea floribunda has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Turraea floribunda has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |