Mangifera zeylanica
Sri lankan mango
Mangifera zeylanica, commonly known as the Ceylon Mango, is a rare and ecologically significant species native to Sri Lanka. Distinguished by its unique morphological traits, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional healing practices for its diverse therapeutic properties, offering potential benefits in treating various ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Mangifera zeylanica
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mangifera zeylanica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed 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, known scientifically as Mangifera zeylanica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Tamil, it is called கட்டுமா, while in Sinhala, it is known as both ඇටඹ and වල් අඹ. In English, it is commonly identified as the Sri Lankan mango.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | கட்டுமா | Wikidata |
| si | ඇටඹ | Wikidata |
| en | Sri Lankan mango | Wikidata |
| si | වල් අඹ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Mangifera zeylanica, exhibits a very specific and restricted geographical range. It is primarily indigenous to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically concentrated within certain ecological zones. Most notably, its natural habitat is found throughout the island nation of Sri Lanka. Because of this limited distribution, it is considered an endemic species to that particular region. Consequently, its presence is a unique biological feature of the Sri Lankan landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mangifera zeylanica, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices, with particular emphasis placed on its therapeutic properties. Among its various anatomical structures, the bark is a significant part used for its specific bioactive compounds. When harvested correctly, the bark can be processed to extract substances believed to aid in various healing processes, reflecting the plant's diverse medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mangifera zeylanica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mangifera zeylanica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, ovarian epithelial cancer, triple negative breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ovarian epithelial cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triple negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |