Turraeanthus africanus
Turraeanthus africana (wrong spelling)
Turraeanthus africanus, commonly known as the African Sandalwood, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical African forests. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from respiratory issues to skin infections, serving as a vital resource in ethnobotanical practices.
- Scientific name: Turraeanthus africanus
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Turraeanthus africanus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Turraeanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Turraeanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Turraeanthus africanus, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Ukrainian, it is called Турреантус африканський or Turraeanthus africanica, and is also known by the name Аводіре. In Japanese, the plant is called アボディレ, which corresponds to the name Avodire.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| uk | Турреантус африканський | Wikidata |
| vi | Turraeanthus africana | Wikidata |
| ja | アボディレ | Wikidata |
| uk | Аводіре | Wikidata |
| uk | Turraeanthus africana | Wikidata |
| en | Turraeanthus africana (wrong spelling) | Wikidata |
| fr | Avodiré | Wikidata |
| ja | アボジレ | Wikidata |
| ja | アボジラ | Wikidata |
| ja | Turraeanthus africana | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Ghana. Its natural habitat also extends into the territories of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species is documented to exist in Liberia. Finally, its geographical range includes the expansive landscapes of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | 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 |
Chemicals
Turraeanthus africanus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include turraeanin F, turraeanin G, turraeanin H, turraeanin I.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| turraeanin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| turraeanin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| turraeanin H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| turraeanin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Turraeanthus africanus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include LDL cholesterol, triglyceride.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| LDL cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triglyceride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |