Avicennia marina
Avicennia marina, commonly known as the grey mangrove, is a resilient halophyte essential to coastal ecosystems. Thriving in saline intertidal zones, this species provides critical habitat and shoreline protection. Beyond its ecological importance, it holds significant medicinal potential, utilized in various traditional practices to treat inflammation and skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Avicennia marina
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Avicennia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Avicennia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Avicennia marina, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Egypt. Its presence extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is native to Djibouti and Eritrea. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the Socotra archipelago. Finally, the plant is also established within the coastal areas of Somalia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Avicennia marina has 28 reported phytochemicals identified across 30 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, Stigmasterol, arabinose, avicenol A, avicenol C.
- Total chemicals
- 28
- Scientific sources
- 30
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avicenol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avicenol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avicequinone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avicequinone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avicequinone-B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avicequinone-C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Avicennia marina has 6 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Avicennia marina has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, COVID-19, Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MCF-7 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |