Ziziphus abyssinica
Ziziphus abyssiniaca, commonly known as the Ethiopian jujube, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to East Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ziziphus abyssinica
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ziziphus abyssinica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Ziziphus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ziziphus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Ziziphus abyssinica, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territories of Ghana and Guinea. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of the Ivory Coast. Consequently, its natural range is concentrated within these distinct West African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ziziphus abyssinica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, glycosides, polpunonic acid, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polpunonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ziziphus abyssinica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |