Hernandia voyronii
Hazomalania voyronii
Hernandia voyronii, commonly known as a versatile medicinal plant, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Found primarily in tropical regions, its leaves and bark are utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammation. This botanical species offers promising pharmacological potential for developing new therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Hernandia voyronii
- Family: Hernandiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales. Finally, it is a member of the family Hernandiaceae, falling under the genus Hernandia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Hernandiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hernandia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Hernandia voyronii, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is referred to as Hazomalania voyronii, while in Malagasy, it is known through several different common names, including Hazomalanga, Hazomafana, Hazomaimbo, and Hazomalangy.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Hazomalania voyronii | Wikidata |
| mg | Hazomalanga | Wikidata |
| mg | Hazomafana | Wikidata |
| mg | Hazomaimbo | Wikidata |
| mg | Hazomalangy | Wikidata |
| mg | Hazomalany | Wikidata |
| mg | Hazomagagna | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Hernandia voyronii, possesses a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the Western Indian Ocean region. More specifically, this medicinal species is endemic to the island of Madagascar. Because of this localized habitat, it is found nowhere else in the world. Understanding this restricted range is essential for the conservation of the species in its natural environment.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hernandia voyronii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pavine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pavine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |