Laguncularia racemosa
Laguncularia racemosa, commonly known as Guaco, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Americas. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory properties, it is frequently used in traditional remedies to treat respiratory ailments, asthma, and insect bites. Its unique bioactive compounds make it a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Laguncularia racemosa
- Family: Combretaceae
- 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 Myrtales, it is classified under the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Laguncularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Combretaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Laguncularia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Laguncularia racemosa, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several distinct countries, including Benin and The Gambia. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the coastal or tropical landscapes of Ghana. The distribution also extends into the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Consequently, these nations represent the primary areas where this medicinal plant is naturally located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Laguncularia racemosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |