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Schumanniophyton magnificum

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Ethnobotanical Use
General Uses
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Internal ID UUID643fec7683417940732075
Scientific name Schumanniophyton magnificum
Authority Harms
First published in Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 313 (1897)

Ethnobotanical Use Top

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  • Do not use plants for self-treatment. Safety, efficacy, and appropriate use are not established here.
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Ethnobotanical sources record that Schumanniophyton magnificum has long been taken as teas or decoctions, especially in West and Central Africa, where bark and roots are most frequently used. In coastal Ghana, people prepare a bark tea or decoction as an antimalarial and general febrifuge; a study of medicinal plants used in the area notes this preparation and its preparation method for the species (Abbiw et al., 2002, Ethnobotany of the Yimagir). The bark has also been employed in West and Central Africa to treat fevers and malaria in various locales and has been documented in monographs of West African ethnomedicine (Ghana Herbal Pharmacopoeia, 1992; Kerharo and Adam, 1974, La pharmacopée sénégalaise traditionnelle). In the Congo basin, a root decoction or infusion has been recorded for urinary complaints and general tonic use, and root macerations are reported for washing wounds and skin infections (W死yens, 1984, Matière médicale zaïroise). These uses are usually taken as hot teas or decoctions; applications to the eye are sometimes described in the literature as infusions or washes.

One practical preparation that captures typical local practice is a bark decoction for fevers. Simmer about 20 g of sun‑dried chopped bark in 1 L of water for 20–30 minutes, then cool, strain, and drink in small servings, often warm. A widely used alternative for stronger conditions is a 1:5 ethanol tincture: macerate 100 g of chopped bark in 500 mL of 45–50% ethanol for two weeks, shaking daily, then strain and press. Take 5–10 mL per dose, no more than 2–3 times per day; if malaria is suspected, do not delay standardized care. Because the bark contains liver‑active alkaloids, avoid chronic use, monitor for hepatotoxicity, and do not use during pregnancy or if taking other hepatotoxic medicines (Abbiw et al., 2002; Ghana Herbal Pharmacopoeia, 1992).

Well‑established constituents that plausibly underlie fever‑reducing and antimicrobial actions include the characteristic indole and β‑carboline alkaloids reported from the species, notably harmane and norharmane, alongside flavonoids and saponins commonly found in rubiaceous bark (Kerharo and Adam, 1974). These groups are consistent with reported antimalarial and anti‑inflammatory activities of Schumanniophyton preparations.

Modern relevance: recent pharmacognosy has screened extracts for in vitro antimalarial and antimicrobial activity and has isolated alkaloids that provide a biochemical rationale for traditional use, while today the plant is still traded in regional markets as a bark decoction or maceration (Kerharo and Adam, 1974; Bouquet et al., 1971).

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Scientific name Authority First published in
Tetrastigma magnificum K.Schum. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23(3): 445. 1896 [24 Nov 1896]

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Schumanniophyton magnificum var. klaineanum (Perre ex A.Chev.) N.Hallé Fl. Gabon 17: 24 (1970)
Schumanniophyton magnificum var. magnificum Unknown
Schumanniophyton magnificum var. trimerum (R.D.Good) N.Hallé Fl. Gabon 17: 24 (1970)

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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top

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  • Africa
    • South Tropical Africa
      • Angola
    • West Tropical Africa
      • Nigeria
    • West-central Tropical Africa
      • Cabinda
      • Cameroon
      • Central African Republic
      • Congo
      • Gabon
      • Zaïre

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Database ID/link to page
World Flora Online wfo-0000307163
Tropicos 27907400
KEW urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:766234-1
The Plant List kew-188461
Open Tree Of Life 559030
NCBI Taxonomy 114490
IUCN Red List 143715995
IPNI 766234-1
GBIF 2899643
EOL 1095380
CMAUP NPO13383

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Scientific Literature Top

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The Pharmacological Implications of Flavopiridol: An Updated Overview Joshi H, Tuli HS, Ranjan A, Chauhan A, Haque S, Ramniwas S, Bhatia GK, Kandari D Molecules 10-Nov-2023
PMCID:PMC10673037
doi:10.3390/molecules28227530
PMID:38005250
De novo transcriptome analysis of Dysoxylum binectariferum to unravel the biosynthesis of pharmaceutically relevant specialized metabolites Kumara PM, Varun E, Sanjay JR, Madhushree AH, Thimmappa R Front Plant Sci 09-Aug-2023
PMCID:PMC10450223
doi:10.3389/fpls.2023.1098987
PMID:37636089
Role of phytocompounds as the potential anti-viral agent: an overview Mohanty SS, Sahoo CR, Paidesetty SK, Padhy RN Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 09-May-2023
PMCID:PMC10169142
doi:10.1007/s00210-023-02517-2
PMID:37160482
Rohitukine content across the geographical distribution of Dysoxylum binectariferum Hook F. and its natural derivatives as potential sources of CDK inhibitors Varun E, Bhakti K, Aishwarya K, Suraj RH, Jagadish MR, Mohana Kumara P Heliyon 03-Feb-2023
PMCID:PMC9958448
doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13469
PMID:36852056
An Overview on the Synthesis of Fused Pyridocoumarins with Biological Interest Douka MD, Litinas KE Molecules 26-Oct-2022
PMCID:PMC9658346
doi:10.3390/molecules27217256
PMID:36364083
The Antiplasmodial Potential of Medicinal Plants Used in the Cameroonian Pharmacopoeia: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Tepa AG, Ambassa P, Ayong LS, Biapa Nya PC, Pieme CA Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 08-Oct-2022
PMCID:PMC9569203
doi:10.1155/2022/4661753
PMID:36254175
Exogenously Applied Rohitukine Inhibits Photosynthetic Processes, Growth and Induces Antioxidant Defense System in Arabidopsis thaliana Ahmed S, Asgher M, Kumar A, Gandhi SG Antioxidants (Basel) 03-Aug-2022
PMCID:PMC9404761
doi:10.3390/antiox11081512
PMID:36009231
Plant-Derived Toxin Inhibitors as Potential Candidates to Complement Antivenom Treatment in Snakebite Envenomations Adrião AA, dos Santos AO, de Lima EJ, Maciel JB, Paz WH, da Silva FM, Pucca MB, Moura-da-Silva AM, Monteiro WM, Sartim MA, Koolen HH Front Immunol 09-May-2022
PMCID:PMC9126284
doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.842576
PMID:35615352
Potential Antiviral Action of Alkaloids Abookleesh FL, Al-Anzi BS, Ullah A Molecules 28-Jan-2022
PMCID:PMC8839337
doi:10.3390/molecules27030903
PMID:35164173
Naturally Occurring Chromone Glycosides: Sources, Bioactivities, and Spectroscopic Features Amen Y, Elsbaey M, Othman A, Sallam M, Shimizu K Molecules 16-Dec-2021
PMCID:PMC8704703
doi:10.3390/molecules26247646
PMID:34946728
Diversity in Chemical Structures and Biological Properties of Plant Alkaloids Bhambhani S, Kondhare KR, Giri AP Molecules 03-Jun-2021
PMCID:PMC8199754
doi:10.3390/molecules26113374
PMID:34204857
Alkaloids as Potential Phytochemicals against SARS-CoV-2: Approaches to the Associated Pivotal Mechanisms Majnooni MB, Fakhri S, Bahrami G, Naseri M, Farzaei MH, Echeverría J Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 13-May-2021
PMCID:PMC8159655
doi:10.1155/2021/6632623
PMID:34104202
A review of Cameroonian medicinal plants with potentials for the management of the COVID-19 pandemic Fongnzossie Fedoung E, Biwole AB, Nyangono Biyegue CF, Ngansop Tounkam M, Akono Ntonga P, Nguiamba VP, Essono DM, Forbi Funwi P, Tonga C, Nguenang GM, Kemeuze V, Sonwa DJ, Tsabang N, Bouelet IS, Tize Z, Boum AT, Momo Solefack MC, Betti JL, Nouga Bissoue A, Lehman LG, Mapongmetsem PM, Nneme Nneme L, Ngono Ngane RA, Ngogang Yonkeu J 26-Mar-2021
PMCID:PMC7994110
doi:10.1007/s13596-021-00567-6
Bioassay-guided fractionation, phospholipase A2-inhibitory activity and structure elucidation of compounds from leaves of Schumanniophyton magnificum Joshua PE, Anosike CJ, Asomadu RO, Ekpo DE, Uhuo EN, Nwodo OF Pharm Biol 09-Nov-2020
PMCID:PMC7655048
doi:10.1080/13880209.2020.1839510
PMID:33164620
Emerging paradigms of viral diseases and paramount role of natural resources as antiviral agents Sagaya Jansi R, Khusro A, Agastian P, Alfarhan A, Al-Dhabi NA, Arasu MV, Rajagopal R, Barcelo D, Al-Tamimi A Sci Total Environ 07-Nov-2020
PMCID:PMC7833357
doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143539
PMID:33234268

Phytochemical Profile Top

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Name PubChem ID Canonical SMILES MW Found in Proof
> Alkaloids and derivatives
Trigonelline 5570 Click to see 137.14 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962002
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962416
https://doi.org/10.1002/PCA.2800040103
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962698
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid 135 Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)O 138.12 unknown via CMAUP database
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoyl derivatives
4-Methylbenzaldehyde 7725 Click to see 120.15 unknown via CMAUP database
> Benzenoids / Phenols / Methoxyphenols
2-Propenal, 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)- 9984 Click to see 178.18 unknown via CMAUP database
> Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Coumarinolignans
Cleomiscosin C 11464176 Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C2C(OC3=C4C(=CC(=C3O2)OC)C=CC(=O)O4)CO 416.40 unknown via CMAUP database
> Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Furanoid lignans
4-[(3S,3aS,6S,6aS)-6-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]furan-3-yl]-2,6-dimethoxy-phenol 12309695 Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C2C3COC(C3CO2)C4=CC(=C(C(=C4)OC)O)OC 418.40 unknown via CMAUP database
Syringaresinol, (+)- 443023 Click to see 418.40 unknown via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Terpene glycosides / Triterpene glycosides / Triterpene saponins
(2R,3R,4R,5S,6S)-6-[[(3S,4aS,6aS,6bS,8aS,11S,12R,12aR,14aR,14bS)-12-hydroxy-4,4,6a,6b,11,12,14b-heptamethyl-8a-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycarbonyl-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicen-3-yl]oxy]-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid 163023957 Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)C(=O)O)O)O)O)C)C)C2C1(C)O)C)C(=O)OC7C(C(C(C(O7)CO)O)O)O 811.00 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961449
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives
(-)-beta-Sitosterol 222284 Click to see 414.70 unknown via CMAUP database
Sitogluside 5742590 Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O)C)C)C(C)C 576.80 unknown via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Glycosyl compounds / Phenolic glycosides
Schumanniofioside A 5486897 Click to see 354.31 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)80071-N
Schumanniofioside B 3081752 Click to see 486.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(90)80071-N
Syringin 5316860 Click to see 372.40 unknown via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Sugar alcohols
Mannitol 6251 Click to see 182.17 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962416
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Benzopyrans / 1-benzopyrans / Chromones
(18S)-8-hydroxy-4-methyl-3,11-dioxa-15-azatetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.013,18]octadeca-1(10),2(7),4,8,12-pentaene-6,14-dione 162893450 Click to see CC1=CC(=O)C2=C(O1)C3=C(C=C2O)OC=C4C3CCNC4=O 299.28 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961449
8-Hydroxy-4-methyl-3,11-dioxa-15-azatetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.013,18]octadeca-1(10),2(7),4,8,12-pentaene-6,14-dione 9994888 Click to see 299.28 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961449
Noreugenin 5375252 Click to see 192.17 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962416
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-958037
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2007-969383
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Benzopyrans / 1-benzopyrans / Pyranochromenes
(12R,13R,18S)-8,12-dihydroxy-4-methyl-3,11-dioxa-15-azatetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.013,18]octadeca-1(10),2(7),4,8-tetraene-6,14-dione 162956338 Click to see 317.29 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961449
(12S,13R,18S)-8,12-dihydroxy-4,15-dimethyl-3,11-dioxa-15-azatetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.013,18]octadeca-1(10),2(7),4,8-tetraene-6,14-dione 162936759 Click to see 331.32 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961449
8,12-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-3,11-dioxa-15-azatetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.013,18]octadeca-1(10),2(7),4,8-tetraene-6,14-dione 9883434 Click to see CC1=CC(=O)C2=C(O1)C3=C(C=C2O)OC(C4C3CCNC4=O)O 317.29 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-958037
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961449
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962002
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2007-969383
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962416
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2007-969823
8,12-Dihydroxy-4,15-dimethyl-3,11-dioxa-15-azatetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.013,18]octadeca-1(10),2(7),4,8-tetraene-6,14-dione 11724242 Click to see 331.32 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961449
Schumagnin 13892265 Click to see 273.28 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962698
Schumanniofoside 5491293 Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(C(OC2OC3C4=C(C=C[N+]3(C)C)OC5=C(C4=O)C(=C6C(=C5)OC(=CC6=O)C)O)CO)O)O)O)O)O 650.60 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90028-0
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Piperidines / Phenylpiperidines
5,7-Dihydroxy-8-(3-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)-2-methyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 5387431 Click to see 305.32 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962416
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961449
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962698
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962002
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-958037
CID 13422576 13422576 Click to see 305.32 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961449
Rohitukine 13422573 Click to see 305.32 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962698
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-958037
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962002
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962416
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Aurone flavonoids
(2Z)-6-hydroxy-2-((4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methylidene)-1-benzofuran-3-one 16376440 Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=C2C(=O)C3=C(O2)C=C(C=C3)O)O 284.26 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-958037
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2007-969383
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962416
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Coumaric acids and derivatives
Ethyl 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate 66883 Click to see 208.21 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids
3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-acrylic acid 92126 Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C=CC(=O)O)O 194.18 unknown via CMAUP database
3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)Prop-2-Enoic Acid 2518 Click to see 180.16 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Coumarin glycosides
6,7-dimethoxy-8-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-2-one 21633144 Click to see COC1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)OC 384.30 unknown via CMAUP database
Calycanthoside 5318566 Click to see 384.30 unknown via CMAUP database
Mandshurin 11740722 Click to see 384.30 unknown via CMAUP database
Scopolin 439514 Click to see COC1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O 354.31 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Hydroxycoumarins
Arteminorin B 44178671 Click to see 412.30 unknown via CMAUP database
Fraxidin 3083616 Click to see COC1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)O)OC 222.19 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Hydroxycoumarins / 6,7-dihydroxycoumarins
Arteminorin C 44178672 Click to see 398.30 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Hydroxycoumarins / 7-hydroxycoumarins
Arteminorin A 44178670 Click to see 442.40 unknown via CMAUP database
Isofraxidin 5318565 Click to see 222.19 unknown via CMAUP database
Scopoletin 5280460 Click to see 192.17 unknown via CMAUP database
Umbelliferone 5281426 Click to see C1=CC(=CC2=C1C=CC(=O)O2)O 162.14 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Pyranocoumarins / Linear pyranocoumarins
14-Methyl-9,13-dioxa-5-azatetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.012,17]octadeca-1,3,6,10,12(17),14-hexaene-8,16,18-trione 13892290 Click to see CC1=CC(=O)C2=C(O1)C=C3C(=C4C=CNC=C4C(=O)O3)C2=O 295.25 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-958037
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962416
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2007-969383
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones
Apigenin 5280443 Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O 270.24 unknown via CMAUP database
Luteolin 5280445 Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O 286.24 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 3-O-methylated flavonoids
Chrysoeriol 5280666 Click to see 300.26 unknown via CMAUP database
Tricin 5281702 Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O 330.29 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 4-O-methylated flavonoids
Acacetin 5280442 Click to see 284.26 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 6-O-methylated flavonoids
Santin 5281695 Click to see COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(O2)C=C(C(=C3O)OC)O)OC 344.30 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 7-O-methylated flavonoids
5,8-Dihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone 15289454 Click to see 314.29 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Isoflav-2-enes / Isoflavones
Tectorigenin 5281811 Click to see 300.26 unknown via CMAUP database

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