Landolphia dulcis
Landolphia dulcis, commonly known as the Milkberry or Madagascar Almond, is a versatile tropical evergreen prized for its medicinal properties. Native to Madagascar, this plant features creamy, edible fruits and lush foliage. Its various parts are traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Landolphia dulcis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- 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 Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae, it is classified under the genus Landolphia. Specifically, the species is known as Landolphia dulcis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Landolphia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, it can be found growing naturally throughout the nation of Ghana. The species also extends its reach into the coastal and inland regions of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range includes the territory of Guinea, solidifying its importance to the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Activities
Landolphia dulcis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Landolphia dulcis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |