Aloe adigratana
Aloe adigratana, commonly known as the Madagascar Aloe, is a distinctive succulent native to the arid landscapes of Madagascar. Renowned for its striking, architectural form and spiky foliage, this resilient plant is valued both as an ornamental specimen and for its potential therapeutic properties in traditional medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Aloe adigratana
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- 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 Asparagales, it is classified under the family Asphodelaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Aloe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asphodelaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aloe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant possesses a specific and limited geographical range within the African continent. It is primarily found distributed across the region of Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence has been documented within the borders of Eritrea. Additionally, the species can be located within the territory of Ethiopia. These locations represent the known natural habitats for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aloe adigratana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, phenols, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aloe adigratana has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aloe adigratana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, dandruff, malaria.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dandruff | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |