Voacanga
Voacanga · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Voacanca, scientifically known as Voacanga stellata, is a remarkable tropical plant native to the rainforests of Africa and Asia. Highly valued in ethnobotany, it contains potent indole alkaloids. These bioactive compounds are extensively researched for their potential pharmacological applications, particularly in developing new treatments for neurological and cardiovascular disorders.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
VoacangaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. Within this area, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its presence also extends to the nation of Burkina. Furthermore, the species is documented in Gambia and Ghana. Finally, the distribution includes the coastal territory of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| 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 |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Voacanga has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- ACS omega
Root
- ACS omega