Vitex doniana
Vitex doniana, commonly known as Black Plum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from fever and inflammation to digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern healthcare.
- Scientific name: Vitex doniana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Vitex doniana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Vitex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vitex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Vitex doniana, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Benin. Additionally, its presence is documented throughout the nation of Burkina. The species also inhabits various parts of Ghana and the Gambia. Finally, its range extends into the coastal territories of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vitex doniana has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-hydroxyecdysone, 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenol, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, ajugasterone C, bicarbonate ions.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ajugasterone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicarbonate ions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pentatriacontane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vitex doniana has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiproliferative, Antiseptic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vitex doniana has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-1, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, antimalarial agent, antiseptic, cervical cancer.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial agent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypanosomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |