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Mammea punctata

Mammea punctata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Mammea punctata, scientifically known as Mammea punctata, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, it contains bioactive compounds believed to offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This species serves as a vital resource for studying natural pharmacological potential.

Family
Calophyllaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ochrocarpos Punctatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Mammea punctata

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Mammea punctata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the Calophyllaceae family and falls under the genus Mammea.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Calophyllaceae
Genus Mammea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is found within a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is centered in the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, the species is native to the island of Madagascar. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic part of the island's unique flora. Consequently, its distribution is restricted to this singular oceanic territory.

Region Area
Western Indian Ocean Madagascar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Mammea punctata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 15,16-dihydro-16-hydroperoxyplukenetione, Mammea A/AC cyclo F, Mammea A/AD cyclo D, mammea A/AA cyclo F, mammea A/AB cyclo D.

Chemicals reported in Mammea punctata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
15,16-dihydro-16-hydroperoxyplukenetione 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mammea A/AC cyclo F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mammea A/AD cyclo D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
mammea A/AA cyclo F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
mammea A/AB cyclo D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
mammea A/AB cyclo F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

15,16-dihydro-16-hydroperoxyplukenetione

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Mammea A/AC cyclo F

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Mammea A/AD cyclo D

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mammea A/AA cyclo F

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mammea A/AB cyclo D

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mammea A/AB cyclo F

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Preparations

Mammea punctata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH2Cl2-MeOH extract of the bark.

Preparations reported for Mammea punctata
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ch2cl2-meoh extract of the bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ch2cl2-meoh extract of the bark

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