Commiphora caudata
Hill mango
Commiphora caudata, commonly known as the tailed myrrh, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of the Horn of Africa. Renowned for its aromatic resin, this medicinal plant is utilized in traditional healing to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Commiphora caudata
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is a member of the Burseraceae family. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Commiphora as the species Commiphora caudata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Commiphora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names across different regions, is referred to as கிளுவை in Tamil, ഇടിഞ്ഞിൽ in Malayalam, and ಕೊಂಡ ಮಾವು in Kannada. In English, it is commonly called both Hill mango and Green commiphora.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | கிளுவை | Wikidata |
| ml | ഇടിഞ്ഞിൽ | Wikidata |
| kn | ಕೊಂಡ ಮಾವು | Wikidata |
| en | Hill mango | Wikidata |
| en | Green commiphora | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the tropical regions of Asia. It is primarily found across the Indian Subcontinent, where it plays a role in local ecosystems. Specifically, its presence is well-documented within the borders of India. Additionally, the species extends its range to include the island nation of Sri Lanka. Consequently, these two countries represent the primary habitats for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Commiphora caudata, is a medicinal species where the bark serves as a primary source of therapeutic compounds. The bark is often harvested for its resinous properties, containing essential oils and phytochemicals that are utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. By tapping into the bark, practitioners can extract the substances necessary for its medicinal applications, making this specific plant part crucial to the species' pharmacological importance.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Commiphora caudata has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Commiphora caudata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, general health.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| general health | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |