Mangifera laurina
Mangifera laurina, commonly known as the laurel mango, is a significant medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to tropical regions, its leaves, bark, and fruit contain bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, infections, and digestive ailments, offering vast potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Mangifera laurina
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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, Mangifera laurina, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Thailand, it is referred to as มะม่วงกะเลิง (th), while in Bangladesh, it is called উরি আম (bn). In Indonesia, the species is commonly known as mangga pari (id), and in Java, it goes by the name Pelem kecik (jv). Additionally, in Chinese, it is identified as 长梗杧果 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | มะม่วงกะเลิง | Wikidata |
| bn | উরি আম | Wikidata |
| id | mangga pari | Wikidata |
| zh | 长梗杧果 | Wikidata |
| jv | Pelem kecik | Wikidata |
| ban | Poh amplem | Wikidata |
| ms | Pauh telur | Wikidata |
| ace | Pawôh | Wikidata |
| de | Mangifera longipes | Wikidata |
| es | Mangifera longipes | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh. The Indo-China region also hosts the species, with documented populations in Cambodia and Myanmar. Finally, its distribution extends further into Vietnam, completing its regional coverage.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mangifera laurina, utilizes its various anatomical structures to sustain its growth and provide therapeutic properties, most notably through its root system. The root serves as the vital foundation, anchoring the plant firmly into the soil while facilitating the essential absorption of water and minerals required for its survival. In the context of traditional medicinal uses, different components of the plant may be harvested, but the root remains a critical biological component for the plant's overall stability and nutrient uptake.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mangifera laurina has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |