Woodfordia
Woodfordia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Woodfordia, is a versatile genus of flowering shrubs prized in traditional medicine. Often found in tropical regions, these plants are rich in bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Their unique medicinal properties make them essential in various holistic healing practices worldwide.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
WoodfordiaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its distribution can be traced specifically to Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species is also found within Cameroon. The plant extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the territory of Chad. Finally, its range in Northeast Tropical Africa includes the nations of Djibouti and Eritrea.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Woodfordia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Journal of ethnopharmacology