Ziziphus mucronata
Ziziphus mucronata, commonly known as the Buffalo Thorn, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to southern Africa. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various parts of this plant are used in traditional healing to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering significant ethnobotanical value in local communities.
- Scientific name: Ziziphus mucronata
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- 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 Rosales, it is classified under the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina. Additionally, its presence extends to the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. The species is also documented to thrive in the tropical environments of Guinea. Finally, its geographical range includes the diverse landscapes of Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Activities
Ziziphus mucronata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ziziphus mucronata has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Cervical Cancer, Lung Cancer, cancer, cholera.
- Total uses
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cervical Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lung Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholera | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mastitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |