Buddleja madagascariensis
Buddleja madagascariensis, commonly known as the Madagascar butterfly bush, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Madagascar. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Buddleja madagascariensis
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Buddleja madagascariensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Scrophulariaceae and the genus Buddleja.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Buddleja | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Buddleja madagascariensis, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Spanish, it is identified as Buddlejia madagascarensis, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 浆果醉鱼草 (zh), 浆果醉鱼草 (zh-cn), 漿果醉魚草 (zh-tw), and 浆果醉鱼草 (zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Buddleja madagascarensis | Wikidata |
| zh | 浆果醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 浆果醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 漿果醉魚草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 浆果醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
| es | Buddleja heterophylla | Wikidata |
| es | Nicodemia madagascariensis | Wikidata |
| es | Adenoplea madagascariensis | Wikidata |
| az | Nicodemia madagascariensis | Wikidata |
| zh | 马达加斯加醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents. In Southeastern Europe, its presence can be observed in Greece and Sicilia. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species is also found within the borders of Tunisia. Its range extends further into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Burundi. Finally, the plant is documented to grow within the region of Rwanda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | Ascension | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Buddleja madagascariensis, possesses distinct morphological features, most notably its large, lanceolate leaves which play a significant role in its biological functions. These leaves are typically arranged oppositely along the stems and are characterized by their soft, pubescent texture, often feeling velvety to the touch due to a fine covering of hairs. In traditional medicinal practices, the leaves are the primary part utilized, as they are frequently harvested and prepared to harness the plant's various therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Buddleja madagascariensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hesperetin, mimengoside B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hesperetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mimengoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Buddleja madagascariensis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, bronchitis, coughs.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |