Warburgia stuhlmannii
Warburgia stuhlmannii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Warburgia stuhlmannii, scientifically known as Warburgia stuhlmannii, is a significant medicinal tree native to African rainforests. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties, it is widely used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, infections, and digestive issues, making it a vital resource in ethnobotany.
- Family
- Canellaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Warburgia stuhlmanniiTaxonomical 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Warburgia stuhlmannii, utilizes its leaves as a primary source of medicinal properties. These leaves are frequently harvested and used in traditional medicine, often being crushed or decocted to extract their potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds. Because the leaves contain high concentrations of bioactive secondary metabolites, they serve as the most essential part of the plant for therapeutic applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Warburgia stuhlmannii has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Deacetylugandensolide, Kaempferol-7-o-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Mukaadial, Mukaadial 6-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside, Mukaadial 6-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Deacetylugandensolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol-7-o-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mukaadial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mukaadial 6-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mukaadial 6-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myricetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polygodial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-O-sophoroside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Deacetylugandensolide
- Phytochemistry
Kaempferol-7-o-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Phytochemistry
Mukaadial
- Phytochemistry
Mukaadial 6-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside
- Phytochemistry
Mukaadial 6-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Phytochemistry
Myricetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside
- Phytochemistry
Polygodial
- Journal of natural products
Quercetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside
- Phytochemistry
Quercetin 3-O-sophoroside
- Phytochemistry
isorhamnetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Phytochemistry
Medicinal Uses
Warburgia stuhlmannii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida utilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida utilis | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |