Mangifera indica
Mango tree
Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango, is a tropical evergreen tree celebrated for its nutrient-rich fruit. Beyond its culinary appeal, it holds significant medicinal value in traditional systems like Ayurveda. Its leaves, bark, and seeds contain bioactive compounds offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties essential for holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Mangifera indica
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mangifera indica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Mangifera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mangifera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mangifera indica, is recognized by various common names depending on the language. In Finnish, it is called mango, while in Spanish, it is also known as mango. In German, the name used is Mango, and in Italian, it is similarly referred to as mango, whereas in Portuguese, it is known as Mangueira.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | mango | Wikidata |
| es | mango | Wikidata |
| de | Mango | Wikidata |
| it | mango | Wikidata |
| pt | Mangueira | Wikidata |
| eo | mangujo | Wikidata |
| gl | mangueira | Wikidata |
| az | Hindistan manqosu | Wikidata |
| hi | आम | Wikidata |
| ms | mangga | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Mangifera indica, exhibits a specific presence across several regions of West Tropical Africa. Within this geographic zone, it can be found growing in the nation of Burkina. Its distribution continues through the coastal and inland areas of Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Furthermore, the species is documented as being present within the borders of Guinea. Finally, its range extends to include the country of Senegal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango tree, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The leaves, or more specifically the individual leaf structure, are highly valued in traditional medicine for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Scientists often study leaf extracts to isolate bioactive compounds that can aid in managing metabolic conditions. Additionally, the bark and the inner stem bark contain tannins and polyphenols, which are frequently employed in various herbal preparations to treat skin ailments and digestive issues.- Total parts
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 49
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| bark | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| stem bark | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaf | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf extracts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stembark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mangifera indica has 47 reported phytochemicals identified across 91 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mangiferin, flavonoids, polyphenols, Mangiferin, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 47
- Scientific sources
- 91
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mangiferin | 19 | ★★★★★ |
| flavonoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| polyphenols | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mangiferin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| methyl gallate | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MGF | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mangifera indica has 32 reported activities identified across 80 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 80
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 16 | ★★★★★ |
| Antidiabetic | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Analgesic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mangifera indica has 75 reported medicinal uses identified across 99 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, inflammation, antidiabetic, cancer, obesity.
- Total uses
- 75
- Scientific sources
- 99
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| inflammation | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus mutans | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |