Uapaca togoensis
Uapaca togoensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in its native habitats, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering a natural resource of interest for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Uapaca togoensis
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Chemicals
Uapaca togoensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, flavonoids, lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Uapaca togoensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Uapaca togoensis has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer, Loa loa, Pneumococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, bacterial diseases.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loa loa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pneumococcus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumococcal infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |