Aloe macra
Aloe macra, commonly known as the Madagascar Aloe, is a succulent species native to the arid regions of Madagascar. Characterized by its fleshy, pointed leaves and striking flowering stalks, this plant is valued for its resilience and potential medicinal properties, particularly in traditional treatments for skin ailments and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Aloe macra
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, falling under the family Asphodelaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aloe macra, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In French, it is called Mazambron marron, while in Arabic, it is identified as صبار الماكرا. In Estonian, it goes by the name kõhetu aaloe, and in Spanish, it is documented under both the names Phylloma macrum and Lomatophyllum macrum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Mazambron marron | Wikidata |
| arz | صبار الماكرا | Wikidata |
| et | kõhetu aaloe | Wikidata |
| es | Phylloma macrum | Wikidata |
| es | Lomatophyllum macrum | Wikidata |
| zh | 斜花芦荟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very restricted and specific geographical range. Within the vast expanse of the Western Indian Ocean, its presence is notably localized. Specifically, the species is found inhabiting the island of Réunion. This limited distribution suggests that the plant is endemic to this particular volcanic territory. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique ecological conditions provided by this specific island location.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aloe macra has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, arabinose, chromones, fucose, mannose.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xylose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aloe macra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |