Grangea maderaspatana
Madras carpet
Graneia maderaspatana, commonly known as madera de patente, is a significant medicinal plant native to South America. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin infections and respiratory ailments, offering a natural approach to supporting holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Grangea maderaspatana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Grangea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Grangea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Grangaea madera-spatana, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 田基黄 (zh), 田基黄 (zh-cn), and 線球菊 (zh-tw). In South Asian contexts, specifically in Bengali, it is commonly called নামুতি (bn), while in Malayalam, it is known as തുമ്മൽച്ചെടി (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 田基黄 | Wikidata |
| bn | নামুতি | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 線球菊 | Wikidata |
| ml | തുമ്മൽച്ചെടി | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 田基黄 | Wikidata |
| en | Madras Carpet | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 田基黃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 芫荽菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白石榴根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 线球菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Guarea madera-spatana, exhibits a wide distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In North Africa, its presence has been documented specifically within the country of Egypt. The species also spreads extensively throughout West Tropical Africa, occupying various ecological zones. Within this western belt, it can be found in Benin, Burkina, and Ghana. Furthermore, its geographical range extends to the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Graneia madera spathana, is a medicinal species where the therapeutic properties are primarily derived from the whole plant. While various studies often focus on the bark or the wood due to its structural density, the entire organism contains a complex profile of bioactive compounds that contribute to its traditional healing applications. By utilizing the whole plant, practitioners aim to harness the synergistic effects of its various components, ensuring a comprehensive approach to its medicinal use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Grangea maderaspatana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include frullanolide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| frullanolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Grangea maderaspatana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, Triple negative breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triple negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |