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Zanthoxylum heitzii

Zanthoxylum heitzii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum heiitzii, is a medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Often utilized for its potent bioactive compounds, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This botanical species serves as a vital resource in herbal medicine, offering promising therapeutic potential for various health conditions.

Family
Rutaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Fagara Heitzii · Fagara Brieyi

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • Olon Tendre

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zanthoxylum heitzii

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 and the family Rutaceae, it is classified under the genus Zanthoxylum. Specifically, the species is identified as Zanthoxylum heiitzii.

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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its presence is officially documented in the country of Gabon, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo also serves as a key territory for its natural occurrence within the continent. Collectively, these locations define the primary habitat for Zanthoxylum heitzii.

Region Area Source
West-Central Tropical Africa Congo WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Gabon WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo WCVP

Chemicals

Zanthoxylum heitzii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, SOD.

Chemicals reported in Zanthoxylum heitzii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SOD 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Parasitology research

SOD

  1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM