Uapaca
Uapaca · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Uapaca, is a remarkable medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers diverse therapeutic benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory properties to immune support. Understanding its unique botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its significant role in natural wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
UapacaDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several countries within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territory of Benin. The species also inhabits parts of Burkina and Ghana. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the plant is documented to occur within the borders of Guinea.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Uapaca has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Fitoterapia