Schumanniophyton magnificum

Schumanniophyton magnificum

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Schumanniophyton
Species: Schumanniophyton magnificum

Synonyms: Schumanniophyton magnificum

Common Names: Ogunfe

Local Names: Ogunfe

Species ID: NMP-151;wfo-0000307163;NCBI_Taxonomy ID: 114490

Basic Description

Schumanniophyton magnificum is a small to medium-sized tree known for its glossy, dark green leaves and white to yellowish flowers. The fruits are typically small and contain seeds that are important for the plant's reproduction.

Distribution and Habitat

This species is native to tropical regions of Central and West Africa. It thrives in humid, lowland rainforests and can often be found along riverbanks and in swampy areas where the soil is moist and rich in organic matter.

Medicinal Properties

Schumanniophyton magnificum has been utilized in traditional medicine for its various properties. Extracts from different parts of the plant are used to treat ailments such as fever, pain, and infections. The bark and leaves are particularly noted for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.

Known Toxicity

There are no well-documented reports of toxicity associated with Schumanniophyton magnificum. However, like many medicinal plants, it should be used with caution and preferably under the guidance of a knowledgeable practitioner to avoid any potential adverse effects.

Additional Information

Schumanniophyton magnificum is also studied for its potential applications in pharmacology due to its diverse range of bioactive compounds. Research is ongoing to better understand its chemical properties and therapeutic potentials.

References

  1. Bandyopadhyay, A., & Dey, A. (2022). Medicinal pteridophytes: ethnopharmacological, phytochemical, and clinical attributes. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 11(1), 113..
  2. National Parks Board. (2023). Schumanniophyton magnificum. NParks Flora & Fauna Web. Retrieved from https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/4/4/2411

External links

  1. https://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000803631;jsessionid=F701869EE27BE4A532EF5D8CC6CC8A93
  2. https://www.gbif.org/species/2899643
  3. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77169896-1
  4. https://africanplantdatabase.ch/en/nomen/specie/89312/schumanniophyton-magnificum-k-schum-harms-var-magnificum

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Compounds of Schumanniophyton magnificum
References

Joshua, P. E., Anosike, C. J., Asomadu, R. O., Ekpo, D. E., Uhuo, E. N., & Nwodo, O. F. C. (2020). Bioassay-guided fractionation, phospholipase A2-inhibitory activity and structure elucidation of compounds from leaves of Schumanniophyton magnificum. Pharmaceutical biology, 58(1), 1078-1085.