Turraea vogelii
Turraeae vogelii, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in traditional African healing practices, offers profound therapeutic potential. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and infections. Exploring its phytochemical properties provides valuable insights into developing new natural pharmacological treatments.
- Scientific name: Turraea vogelii
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Turraea vogelii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling specifically within the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Meliaceae and 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, Turraeae vogelii, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Vogeli's Turraeaea, while in Portuguese, it is known as Turraeae vogelii. In German, the plant is identified as Vogels Turraeaea, and in Spanish, it is called Turraeae vogelii.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within the tropical zones of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence has been documented in both Ghana and Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, its range extends through the Central African Republic. The species is also found within the borders of Cameroon. Finally, its geographical reach includes the nation of Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | 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 |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Turraeae vogelii, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. These foliage structures are often harvested and prepared in various ways, such as decoctions or infusions, to harness their bioactive compounds for therapeutic purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Turraea vogelii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hexanoic acid, alkanes, amines, flavonoids, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hexanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Turraea vogelii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Turraea vogelii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic myelogenous leukemia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chronic myelogenous leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |