Flacourtia jangomas
Indian coffee plum
Flacourtia jangomas, commonly known as the Jangomas or Jangoma tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Flacourtia jangomas
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Malpighiales, falling within the family Salicaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, Flacourtia, as part of the species Flacourtia jangomas.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Salicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Flacourtia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Flacourtia jangomas, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Bengali, it is referred to as টিপা ফল, while in Marathi, it is called तालीस. In Vietnam, the species is known as Hồng quân, and in Malayalam, it is called ലൂബി. Furthermore, in Chinese, the plant is commonly identified as 羅旦梅.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bn | টিপা ফল | Wikidata |
| mr | तालीस | Wikidata |
| vi | Hồng quân | Wikidata |
| ml | ലൂബി | Wikidata |
| zh | 羅旦梅 | Wikidata |
| as | পনিয়ল | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 羅旦梅 | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Kekut | Wikidata |
| ja | ナンヨウイヌカンコ | Wikidata |
| jv | Kamesa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Africa and the Indian Ocean. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in both Kenya and Tanzania. Its presence extends further into the Western Indian Ocean islands. Specifically, it is documented in Mauritius and Réunion. Additionally, the species is also located within the Seychelles.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Jangol, utilizes various components for medicinal purposes, most notably its leaf and bark. The leaves are often employed in traditional remedies to treat various ailments, including skin conditions and inflammatory issues. Similarly, the bark is highly valued for its therapeutic properties, frequently used in decoctions to address digestive problems and fever, showcasing the diverse medicinal utility found within its different structural parts.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Flacourtia jangomas has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flacourtin, methyl caffeate.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flacourtin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl caffeate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Flacourtia jangomas has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |