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Melicope borbonica

Melicope borbonica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Melicope borbonica, scientifically known as Melicope borbonica, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the Mascarene Islands. Renowned for its bioactive properties, this plant is utilized in traditional remedies to treat various ailments. Research into its phytochemical constituents continues to uncover its potential for developing new therapeutic applications.

Family
Rutaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Euodia Borbonica · Aubertia Borbonica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Melicope borbonica

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • Euodia borbonica

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is a member of the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Melicope, specifically as the species Melicope borbonica.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Rutaceae
Genus Melicope

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is found exclusively within the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, its natural habitat is restricted to the island of Réunion. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular volcanic territory. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique ecological conditions found only in this location.

Region Area
Western Indian Ocean Réunion

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Melicope borbonica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Melicope borbonica
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Chemicals

Melicope borbonica has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4,6-Trimethoxyacetophenone, 3,6-Epidioxy-1,10-bisaboladiene, Cedrelopsin, METHYLEUGENOL, Psoralen.

Chemicals reported in Melicope borbonica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2,4,6-Trimethoxyacetophenone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3,6-Epidioxy-1,10-bisaboladiene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cedrelopsin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
METHYLEUGENOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Psoralen 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Scoparone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Xanthoxylin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-Curcumene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
eugenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
sesamin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2,4,6-Trimethoxyacetophenone

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

3,6-Epidioxy-1,10-bisaboladiene

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Cedrelopsin

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

METHYLEUGENOL

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Psoralen

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Scoparone

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Xanthoxylin

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

alpha-Curcumene

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

eugenol

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

sesamin

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Conditions

Melicope borbonica has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Candida albicans, wound healing.

Conditions investigated for Melicope borbonica
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Candida albicans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Wound healing 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Candida albicans

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Wound healing

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR