Zanthoxylum leprieurii
Zanthoxylum leprieurii, commonly known as the prickly shrub or mountain pepper, is a significant medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat digestive ailments, skin infections, and inflammation, offering valuable therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum leprieurii
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. It is specifically identified by the genus Zanthoxylum, with its species name being leprieurii.
| 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 native to several specific regions located within West Tropical Africa. Its geographical presence is notably documented in the country of Benin. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of Burkina Faso. The distribution extends to other nations in the area, including Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the species is also recorded as being present in Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum leprieurii has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-hydroxy-3-methoxy-10-methyl-9-acridone, 7,8-dimethoxycoumarin, Za6, citronellol, dendrolasin.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-hydroxy-3-methoxy-10-methyl-9-acridone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7,8-dimethoxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Za6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citronellol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dendrolasin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinapic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum leprieurii has 6 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum leprieurii has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tuberculosis, Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, antioxidant, diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuberculosis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gonorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multidrug-resistant tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sickle cell anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |