Labourdonnaisia glauca
Labourdonnaisia glauca · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Labourdonnaisia glauca, scientifically known as Labourdonnaisia glauca, is a remarkable evergreen shrub native to South Africa. Belonging to the Proteaceae family, this resilient plant is prized for its striking, pale-green foliage and delicate blossoms. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, often studied for its unique medicinal and therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Sapotaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Mahea Glauca
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Bois de Natte à Grandes Feuilles
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Labourdonnaisia glaucaSynonyms
- Mahea glauca
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is classified within the family Sapotaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Labourdonnaisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Labourdonnaisia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific region of the Western Indian Ocean. Its primary geographical presence is found exclusively on the island of Mauritius. Because of this limited range, it is considered an endemic species to this particular territory. This restricted distribution means that the plant's natural habitat is tied closely to the local ecosystems of the island. Consequently, its survival is deeply linked to the environmental conditions present in Mauritius.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
Chemicals
Labourdonnaisia glauca has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, Gallocatechin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallocatechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-catechin
- Acta naturae
Gallocatechin
- Acta naturae
Medicinal Uses
Labourdonnaisia glauca has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colorectal carcinoma, oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, polio, rhinovirus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| colorectal carcinoma | Acta naturae (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma | Acta naturae (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polio | Current drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhinovirus | Current drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |