Commiphora madagascariensis
Madagascar corkwood
Commiphora madagascariensis, commonly known as a medicinal shrub native to Madagascar, belongs to the Burseraceae family. Renowned for its aromatic resin, this plant is deeply embedded in traditional healing practices. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly for treating skin ailments, inflammation, and various infectious respiratory conditions.
- Scientific name: Commiphora madagascariensis
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is situated in the family Burseraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Commiphora.
| 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 scientifically as Commiphora madagascariensis, is referred to by different names depending on the language. In English, it is commonly called Madagascar corkwood, while in Afrikaans, its common name is Madagaskarkanniedood.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Madagaskarkanniedood | Wikidata |
| en | Madagascar corkwood | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Tanzania. Its range also extends into the Western Indian Ocean, specifically in Mauritius. Furthermore, it is present within the Indian Subcontinent, covering areas such as Assam and Bangladesh. Finally, the species is also widely documented throughout India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Commiphora madagascariensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include butyl phenol, germacrone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| butyl phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Commiphora madagascariensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |