Avicennia officinalis
Avicennia officinalis, commonly known as the Black Mangrove, is a resilient halophyte vital to coastal ecosystems. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves, bark, and roots possess potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This versatile plant offers significant therapeutic potential for treating various ailments within diverse marine environments worldwide.
- Scientific name: Avicennia officinalis
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Acanthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is widely documented in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. Its presence also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically spanning the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of Cambodia. These scattered locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in varied environments across these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Avicennia officinalis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-bis(2-phenylpropan-2-yl)phenol, 2-[4-[2-(dimethylamino)-2-oxo-1,1-diphenylethyl]phenyl]-2-phenylacetic acid, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-bis(2-phenylpropan-2-yl)phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-[4-[2-(dimethylamino)-2-oxo-1,1-diphenylethyl]phenyl]-2-phenylacetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Avicennia officinalis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiasthmatic, Diuretic, Laxative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Avicennia officinalis has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Staphylococcus aureus, antiasthmatic, constipation, diuretic.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |