Zanthoxylum heterophyllum
Zanthoxylum heterophyllum, commonly known as Wild Lime or Lakacha, is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional Ayurveda. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, its leaves and bark are utilized to treat respiratory ailments, digestive disorders, and skin infections, offering significant therapeutic potential in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum heterophyllum
- 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 follows the order Sapindales and is a member of the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Zanthoxylum.
| 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 within the Western Indian Ocean region. It can be found growing in the island nation of Mauritius. Additionally, its presence is noted on the island of Réunion. The species also inhabits the island of Rodrigues. Therefore, its range is concentrated within these specific maritime territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
Activities
Zanthoxylum heterophyllum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |