Uapaca togoensis
Uapaca togoensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Uapaca togoensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant indigenous to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Exploring its pharmacological properties offers promising potential for developing new therapeutic treatments in modern medicine.
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Uapaca Somon · Uapaca Perrotii · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uapaca togoensisSynonyms
- Uapaca somon
- Uapaca perrotii
- Uapaca chevalieri
- Uapaca guignardii
- Uapaca guignardii var. sudanica
- Uapaca guineensis var. sudanica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Uapaca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Uapaca | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within the West Tropical Africa zone. Its natural range includes the country of Benin, where it grows in local ecosystems. It can also be located within the borders of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species extends its distribution into Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical presence is confirmed within the nation of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Uapaca togoensis, is a medicinal species where the stem bark serves as a significant component for therapeutic use. The bark is harvested from the main structure of the plant, containing specific phytochemical properties that are utilized in traditional healing practices. By processing the stem bark, practitioners can extract the bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Uapaca togoensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Lupeol, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Parasitology research
Lupeol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
betulinic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Uapaca togoensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Uapaca togoensis has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer, Loa loa, Pneumococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, bacterial diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loa loa | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pneumococcus | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumococcal infections | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| decoction | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol stem bark extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |