African Satinwood
Zanthoxylum gilletii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (31 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
African Satinwood, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum gilletii, is a remarkable medicinal tree native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal 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
- Stem · Fruit
- Common names
- African Satinwood
- Scientific synonyms
- Fagara Gilletii · Fagara Kivuensis · 12 more
Names
Common Names
- African Satinwood
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Olon dur
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum gilletiiSynonyms
- Fagara gilletii
- Fagara kivuensis
- Zanthoxylum tessmannii
- Fagara iturensis
- Fagara tessmannii
- Fagara discolor
- Fagara amaniensis
- Fagara annobonensis
- Fagara gilletii var. cordata
- Fagara macrophylla var. preussii
- Fagara macrophylla
- Fagara obliquefoliolata
- Fagara melanorhachis
- Zanthoxylum melanorhachis
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Zanthoxylum gillietii, is a medicinal species where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The medicinal value is often derived from the leaves, which are frequently used in traditional formulations. Furthermore, the stem bark and the broader category of stem barks are significant parts of the plant used in decoctions and extracts. Additionally, the bark of the tree and its seeds are also recognized for their specific pharmacological contributions to traditional healing practices.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum gilletii has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Nitidine chloride, 6-oxynitidine, Arborinine, Fagaramide, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Nitidine chloride | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-oxynitidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arborinine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fagaramide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Magnoflorine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-isobutyldeca-2,4-dienamide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oblongine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tembetarine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Nitidine chloride
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Journal of natural products
6-oxynitidine
- Journal of natural products
Arborinine
- Fitoterapia
Fagaramide
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Lupeol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Magnoflorine
- Fitoterapia
N-isobutyldeca-2,4-dienamide
- Planta medica
Oblongine
- Fitoterapia
Tembetarine
- Fitoterapia
Activities
Zanthoxylum gilletii has 3 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antifeedant, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum gilletii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, leukemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EtOH extract | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark extract | SpringerPlus (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extract (FTB) | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extracts | Andrologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract | Andrologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fractions (FTBa-d) | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit extracts (ZMFT) | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves and bark extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extracts | SpringerPlus (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |