Antidesma madagascariense
Antidesma madagascariense, commonly known as a versatile medicinal plant in Madagascar, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this species are utilized in traditional healing practices to treat diverse ailments, offering promising potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Antidesma madagascariense
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Antidesma madagascariense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is classified under the family Phyllanthaceae and the genus Antidesma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Antidesma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the Western Indian Ocean region. Its natural habitat includes the island nation of Madagascar, where it plays a role in the local ecosystem. It is also found within the archipelago of the Comoros. Furthermore, the species extends its range to include the island of Mauritius. Finally, its geographical presence is noted on the island of Réunion.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Chemicals
Antidesma madagascariense has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hyperoside, flavonoids, nitric oxide, phenols, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitric oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Antidesma madagascariense has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiglycation, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiglycation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Antidesma madagascariense has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, fever, infectious diseases, jaundice, type 2 diabetes.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |