Mammea suriga
Mammea suriga, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds profound value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into developing new therapeutic treatments for modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Mammea suriga
- Family: Calophyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Calophyllaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Mammea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Calophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mammea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mamea suriga, is referred to by different common names depending on the language; in Malayalam, it is called ശൂരൻപുന്ന, and in Marathi, it is known as सुरंगी.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | ശൂരൻപുന്ന | Wikidata |
| mr | सुरंगी | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Assam, Bangladesh, and throughout India. Its range extends further into the Indo-China region as well. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the landscapes of Laos. Additionally, the species is native to the territories of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Mammea suriga, derives much of its medicinal value from its specific anatomical components, most notably the root bark. The root bark is carefully harvested to extract the bioactive compounds required for traditional therapeutic applications. By focusing on this particular part of the plant, practitioners can access the concentrated chemical properties stored within the protective layers of the root system.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mammea suriga has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mammea suriga has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mammea suriga has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Cryptococcus neoformans, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |