Xylopia staudtii
Xylopia staudtii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Xylopia staudtii, is a significant medicinal plant widely utilized in traditional African medicine. Belonging to the Annonaceae family, its bark, leaves, and roots possess diverse bioactive properties. It is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including infections, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions through its potent phytochemicals.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Xylopicrum Staudtii · Xylopia Mayombensis
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Xylopia staudtiiSynonyms
- Xylopicrum staudtii
- Xylopia mayombensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Specifically, it is classified 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 is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Within this zone, its presence is recorded in the country of Ghana. It can also be found spanning across the borders of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit the forested areas of Liberia. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Xylopia staudtii, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties, most notably its bark and fruits. The bark is frequently harvested and used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments due to its bioactive compounds. Additionally, the fruits of the plant are also significant, often being employed in herbal remedies to address specific health concerns.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Xylopia staudtii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kaurenoic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Kaurenoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Kaurenoic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Xylopia staudtii has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Xylopia staudtii has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Shigella, Shigella flexneri, Shigella infection, abdominal cramp.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella flexneri | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella infection | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal cramp | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacillary dysentery | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| crude extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| soups | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |