Detarium macrocarpum
Detarium macrocarpum, commonly known as the wild mango, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical African forests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections, offering promising therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Detarium macrocarpum
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Detarium. Specifically, it is identified as the species Detarium macrocarpum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Detarium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Detarium macrocarpum, is referred to by several names depending on the region and language. In Arabic, it is commonly called ديتار كبير الثمار.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ديتار كبير الثمار | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria. Its range extends further into the West-Central Tropical Africa region as well. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Central African Republic and Cameroon. These locations highlight the plant's significant footprint within tropical African ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Detarium macrocarpum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glycosides, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Detarium macrocarpum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |