Harungana madagascariensis
Harungana madagascariensis, commonly known as the Madagascar Harungan, is a significant medicinal tree endemic to Madagascar. Renowned for its versatile therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, making it a vital resource in regional ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Harungana madagascariensis
- Family: Hypericaceae
- 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 Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Hypericaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Harungana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Harungana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina. The species also inhabits parts of the Gambia and Ghana. Furthermore, its presence extends to the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau. These locations define the primary geographical range for Harungana madagascariensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Harungana madagascariensis has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, ferruginin A, harunganin, Glycosides, HMBa.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferruginin A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harunganin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HMBa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harunganol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kenganthranol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kenganthranol D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| madagascin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Harungana madagascariensis has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Harungana madagascariensis has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, AIDS, Entamoeba histolytica, Gram-negative bacteria, anemia.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| AIDS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Entamoeba histolytica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemolytic anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |