Biology:Boscia angustifolia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Capparaceae |
| Genus: | Boscia |
| Species: | B. angustifolia
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| Boscia angustifolia A.Rich.
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Boscia angustifolia is a shrub or small tree with lanceolate leaves commonly found in the savannah zones of Africa, from Senegal moving eastwards to Sudan. It is part of the Capparaceae family.[1] The plant is also known as the rough-leaved shepherds tree.
Description
It is a smooth, grey barked shrub or small tree that is capable of reaching 7 m (23 ft) in height and with a short trunk.[2] It has leaves with simple, alternate arrangement; leaf-blade is lanceolate to oblong outline with a coriaceous and glabrous upper surface, short, fine hairs beneath; it is 1.5-5 cm long and 1-1.5 cm wide, petiole is 2-7 mm long.[3][2] Flowers are greenish to white, terminal or axillary clustered in raceme type of inflorescence. Fruit is spherical berries, about 6-10 mm in diameter.[3]
Distribution
Occurs in the Sudan and Sahel zones of West Africa, from Senegal to Nigeria and eastwards towards the Red Sea where it has been identified in Sudan and Egypt[3] then southwards towards Northern South Africa.[2]
Chemistry
Test on parts of the species identified the methylated flavonoid, ombuin, the carboxylic acid compounds: lactic and quinic acid, and about three nitrogen methyl compounds including 1-methyl imino thieno [3,4b] naphthalene.[4][5]
Uses
The roots are used in decoctions to treat a variety of bacteria infection and other health issues including diarrhea, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, chest pain and boil.[6] Its leaves and fruit are used to induce purging and to act as a cholagogue.
References
- ↑ Chini, Caterina; Bilia, Anna; Keita, Arouna; Morelli, Ivano (October 1992). "Protoalkaloids from Boscia angustifolia". Planta Medica 58 (5): 476. doi:10.1055/s-2006-961522. PMID 17226509.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Schmelzer, Gaby H.; Gurib-Fakim, Ameenah; Schmelzer, Gabriella Harriet, eds (2008). Medicinal Plants. PROTA. p. 22. ISBN 978-90-5782-204-9. OCLC 297222192. https://books.google.com/books?id=7FJqgQ3_tnUC&pg=PA22.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Baumer, Michel; Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United (1983). Notes on Trees and Shrubs in Arid and Semi-arid Regions. Food & Agriculture Org.. p. 114. ISBN 978-92-5-101354-0. OCLC 11071774. https://books.google.com/books?id=8g2IsYii6jsC&pg=PA114.
- ↑ Salem, MahaM; Hussein, SamehR; El-Sharawy, Reham; El-Khateeb, Ahmed; Ragab, EmanA; Dawood, KamalM; El Negoumy, SabryI.M. (2016). "Antioxidant and antiviral activities of the aqueous alcoholic leaf extract of Boscia angustifolia A. Rich. (Capparaceae) and its major component 'ombuin'". Egyptian Pharmaceutical Journal 15 (1): 1. doi:10.4103/1687-4315.184025.
- ↑ Maroyi, Alfred (October 2019). "A review of medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of Boscia angustifolia". Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 11 (10): 3420–3428. ProQuest 2313059058.
- ↑ Hassan, S. W.; Umar, R. A.; Lawal, M.; Bilbis, L. S.; Muhammad, B. Y.; Dabai, Y. U. (2006). "Evaluation of antibacterial activity and phytochemical analysis of root extracts of Boscia angustifolia". African Journal of Biotechnology 5 (18). doi:10.4314/ajb.v5i18.55804. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/view/55804.
Wikidata ☰ Q15542345 entry
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