Zanthoxylum gilletii
Zanthoxylum gilletii, commonly known as the African prickly ash, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, respiratory infections, and inflammation, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern science.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum gilletii
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and placed in the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zanthoxylum, specifically as the species Zanthoxylum gilletii.
| 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 is primarily found across the West Tropical Africa region. Its specific distribution includes the country of Benin, where it grows in native habitats. It is also documented within the borders of Ghana, contributing to the local biodiversity. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum gilletii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-isobutyldeca-2,4-dienamide, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-isobutyldeca-2,4-dienamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum gilletii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antifeedant, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum gilletii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, leukemia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |