Warburgia stuhlmannii
Warburgia stuhlmannii, commonly known as the Pepper-bark tree, is a vital medicinal plant native to African forests. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties, its bark is traditionally used to treat respiratory infections, digestive issues, and skin ailments, making it a cornerstone of ethnomedicine and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Warburgia stuhlmannii
- Family: Canellaceae
- 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 Canellales, it is classified under the family Canellaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Warburgia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Canellales | WCVP |
| Family | Canellaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Warburgia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of East Tropical Africa. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the lush regions of Kenya. It also maintains a significant presence across the terrain of Tanzania. These two countries represent the core areas where the species is geographically distributed. Consequently, its occurrence is closely tied to the ecological conditions found in this specific part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Warburgia stuhlmannii has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include deacetylugandensolide, isorhamnetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, kaempferol, kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside, kaempferol 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| deacetylugandensolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mukaadial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mukaadial 6-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mukaadial 6-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polygodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Warburgia stuhlmannii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida utilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, malaria.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida utilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |