Cinnamosma madagascariensis
Cinnamosmum madagascariensis, commonly known as a member of the Lauraceae family, is a significant medicinal plant native to Madagascar. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. Research explores its potential antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical studies and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Cinnamosma madagascariensis
- Family: Canellaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Canellales, it is classified under the family Canellaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cinnamosmma, specifically as the species Cinnamosmma madagascariensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Canellales | WCVP |
| Family | Canellaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cinnamosma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cinnamosmum madagascariensis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 马达加斯加合瓣樟 (zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn). In Madagascar, where it is native, the plant is locally identified by the names Mandravasarotra and Sakarivohazo (mg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 马达加斯加合瓣樟 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 马达加斯加合瓣樟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 马达加斯加合瓣樟 | Wikidata |
| mg | Mandravasarotra | Wikidata |
| mg | Sakarivohazo | Wikidata |
| mg | Sakaiala | Wikidata |
| mg | Fanala mangidy | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is found exclusively within the Western Indian Ocean region. More specifically, its natural habitat is restricted to the island of Madagascar. Due to this localized presence, it is considered an endemic species to the area. Understanding this distribution is essential for the conservation of its unique ecosystem.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cinnamosma madagascariensis has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-mannitol, capsicodendrin, cinnamadin, cinnamodial, cinnamosmolide.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| D-mannitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capsicodendrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamadin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamosmolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delta-tocotrienol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignoceric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pereniporin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polygodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |