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

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zanthoxylum davyi

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Zanthoxylum davyi
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
TAT 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

TAT

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆