Xylopia ferruginea
Xylopia ferruginea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Xylopia ferruginea, scientifically known as Xylopia ferruginea, is a versatile medicinal plant widely utilized in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including infections, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic applications and wellness.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Xylopia Altissima · Xylopicrum Malayanum · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Xylopia ferrugineaSynonyms
- Xylopia altissima
- Xylopicrum malayanum
- Artabotrys malayanus
- Melodorum ferrugineum
- Habzelia ferruginea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is further nested within the family Annonaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is placed under the genus Xylopia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Xylopia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China zone, its presence is noted in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia region, it can be found on the island of Borneo. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Malay Peninsula. Finally, its range extends to the island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Xylopia ferruginea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bicyclogermacrene, Elemol, Germacrene D, Guaiol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bicyclogermacrene | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Elemol | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Guaiol | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |