Irvingia malayana
Irvingia malayana, commonly known as the African mango, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its nutrient-rich seeds and bark, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. Its unique phytochemical properties offer significant potential for modern pharmacological and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Irvingia malayana
- Family: Irvingiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malpighiales and the family Irvingiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Irvingia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Irvingiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Irvingia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Thailand, it is referred to as กระบก, while in Malaysia, it is commonly called Pauh kijang. In Vietnam, the plant is known as Kơ nia. Furthermore, in Swedish, it is identified by the names Irvingia harmandiana or Irvingella harmandiana.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | กระบก | Wikidata |
| ms | Pauh kijang | Wikidata |
| vi | Kơ nia | Wikidata |
| sv | Irvingia harmandiana | Wikidata |
| sv | Irvingella harmandiana | Wikidata |
| sv | Irvingia longipedicellata | Wikidata |
| sv | Irvingia oliveri | Wikidata |
| zh | 马来假杧果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Within this territory, it can be found growing throughout the country of Cambodia. Its natural habitat also extends into the forested areas of Laos and Myanmar. Furthermore, the species is commonly documented within the borders of Thailand. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant is completed by its presence in Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Irvingia malayana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Irvingia malayana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, metastasis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metastasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |