Zantedeschia aethiopica
Zantheschia aethiopica, commonly known as the African mahogany, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical African regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Zantedeschia aethiopica
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically placing it within the class Equisetopsida. Following its classification through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Alismatales, it is further categorized under the family Araceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Zantedeschia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zantedeschia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is also found in Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the island of Corse and the coastal areas of Portugal. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Sardegna in the same southwestern region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zantedeschia aethiopica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA3, gibberellic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gibberellic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zantedeschia aethiopica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |