Mangaba
Hancornia speciosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (30 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mangaba, scientifically known as Hancornia speciosa, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues. Exploring its pharmacological potential offers promising insights into modern therapeutic applications and natural wellness.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Mangabeira-Baum
French:
- caoutchouc de Pernambouc
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hancornia speciosaTaxonomical Classification
This plant, Hancornia speciosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the Apocynaceae family and is identified by the genus Hancornia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hancornia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several key regions within Western South America. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of both Bolivia and Peru. Its range also extends significantly into the country of Brazil. Within Brazil, it is located in the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Together, these locations define the diverse geographical footprint of Harcornia speciosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hancornia speciosa, possesses several distinct components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The leaves are frequently harvested and prepared for various topical or oral applications, often containing key bioactive compounds. Additionally, the plant produces a characteristic latex, a milky fluid that can be extracted for its specific therapeutic effects. Furthermore, the bark serves as another vital part of the plant, often used in traditional remedies due to its concentrated chemical constituents.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hancornia speciosa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carotenoids, Cornoside, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Terpenes, bornesitol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Carotenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cornoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bornesitol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myo-inositol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Carotenoids
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
Cornoside
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
Terpenes
- Protoplasma
bornesitol
- Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
myo-inositol
- Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences
polyphenols
- Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences
Activities
Hancornia speciosa has 6 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antihypertensive, Antimutagenic, Antiobesity, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hancornia speciosa has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihypertensive, antihyperglycemic, gastritis, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antihypertensive | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperglycemic | Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| H. speciosa leaves | Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichloromethane fraction | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extracts | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract of leaves | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate extract | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |