Zanthoxylum chalybeum
Zanthoxylum chalybeum, commonly known as the Chalybeum tree, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, particularly essential oils and alkaloids, it is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties to treat various ailments and support overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum chalybeum
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zanthoxylum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward Northeast Tropical Africa, the species is also found inhabiting the landscapes of Ethiopia. Its range extends further into this northeastern region to include the territory of Somalia. Finally, the geographical footprint of this medicinal plant encompasses the areas of Sudan and South Sudan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum chalybeum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum chalybeum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum chalybeum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, breast cancer, dental caries, fungal infections, opportunistic infections.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| opportunistic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| periodontal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |