Cassipourea madagascariensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Weihea madagascariensis
• Richaeia madagascariensis
• Richaeia madagascariensis
• Anstrutheria madagascariensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Malpighiales and the family Rhizophoraceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Cassipourea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is found exclusively within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Its specific geographical range is limited to the island nation of Madagascar. Within this region, it serves as a significant component of the local botanical landscape. The distribution patterns suggest that its survival is closely tied to the distinct environmental conditions of this island. Therefore, the plant remains a characteristic element of Madagascar's natural biodiversity.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cassipourea madagascariensis is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition. It is classified as a tree, exhibiting a robust and permanent architecture. In terms of its habit and habitat preference, the species is primarily terrestrial, though its ecological niche can encompass aquatic or semiaquatic environments depending on the specific local conditions. Regarding its epiphytic nature, the plant is strictly terrestrial rather than being an obligatory or facultative epiphyte. Furthermore, the plant possesses a woody constitution, featuring a lignified structure that supports its tree-like stature and provides the necessary mechanical strength for its development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cassipourea madagascariensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Cassipourea madagascariensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 30-Hydroxylup-20(29)-en-3-one, Cassipourol, Cassipouryl acetate, combretol.

30-Hydroxylup-20(29)-en-3-one

1. Journal of natural products

Cassipourol

1. Journal of natural products

Cassipouryl acetate

1. Journal of natural products

combretol

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Cassipourea madagascariensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Cassipourea madagascariensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extracts of the roots and leaves.

Ethanol extracts of the roots and leaves

1. Journal of natural products