Forest Knobwood
Zanthoxylum davyi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Forest Knobwood, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum davyi, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Forest Knobwood
- Scientific synonyms
- Fagara Davyi · Zanthoxylum Thunbergii Var. Grandifolium
Names
Common Names
- Forest Knobwood
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum davyiSynonyms
- Fagara davyi
- Zanthoxylum thunbergii var. grandifolium
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 categorized under the genus Zanthoxylum as the species Zanthoxylum davyi.
| 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 presence across several regions within the southern portion of the continent. In South Tropical Africa, its distribution can be specifically noted within Zimbabwe. Moving into the broader Southern Africa region, it is found throughout the Cape Provinces. The species is also documented in the KwaZulu-Natal area of Southern Africa. Finally, its range extends to the Northern Provinces and the nation of Eswatini.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum davyi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TAT.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| TAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
TAT
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum davyi has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include NF-kappaB, neurological disorders.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| NF-kappaB | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude methanol and water extracts | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |