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 ★☆☆☆☆