Willughbeia edulis

Willughbeia edulis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Willughbeia edulis, is a versatile tropical climber native to West Africa. Commonly called the African velvet apple, this plant produces large, nutritious fruits. Beyond its dietary value, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Willughbeia Cochinchinensis · Willughbeia Martabanica · 8 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Willughbeia edulis

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianales, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified under the genus Willughbeia.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Gentianales WCVP
Family Apocynaceae WCVP
Genus Willughbeia WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the region of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its presence extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it inhabits the landscapes of Cambodia. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Laos. Finally, its natural range includes the territory of Myanmar.

Region Area Source
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Nicobar Is. WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP
Malesia Malaya WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Willughbei most commonly known as the wild durian, is recognized for its large, fleshy fruits which serve as a primary component in its traditional use. These fruits consist of a thick, woody rind that protects the nutritious, edible pulp inside, which is often sought after for its unique flavor and texture. Beyond their culinary value, the different components of the fruits are sometimes utilized in various folk medicinal practices, highlighting the importance of this specific plant part in the species' overall profile.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
fruit PeerJ (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Willughbeia edulis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Diuretic Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
crude ethanol extracts Molecular medicine reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆