Zanthoxylum paracanthum
Zanthoxylum paracanthum, commonly known as the "pudding tree" in certain regions, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum paracanthum
- 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 further organized into the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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, known scientifically as Zanthoxylum paracanthum, exhibits a specific distribution within the African continent. Its presence is documented within the region of East Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the country of Kenya. Additionally, its geographical range extends into Tanzania. These locations represent the primary areas where this medicinal plant is naturally distributed.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum paracanthum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-methoxycanthin-6-one, 8-acetonyldihydrochelerythrine, arnottianamide, canthin-6-one, myristic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10-methoxycanthin-6-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-acetonyldihydrochelerythrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arnottianamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| canthin-6-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum paracanthum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |