Melicope madagascariensis
Melicope madagascariensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in East Africa, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Belonging to the Rutaceae family, this species is traditionally utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Local healers employ its leaves and bark to treat various ailments, including skin infections, inflammation, and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Melicope madagascariensis
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Rutaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Melicope.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melicope | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Melicope madagascariensis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic convention used. In Simplified Chinese, it is commonly called 马达加斯加蜜茱萸 (also appearing as 马达加斯加蜜茱萸 in mainland China contexts, zh-cn), while a more concise version, 马岛蜜茱萸, is also used in zh. In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 馬逹加斯加蜜茱萸.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 马达加斯加蜜茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 马达加斯加蜜茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 马达加斯加蜜茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 馬逹加斯加蜜茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马岛蜜茱萸 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically native to the Western Indian Ocean region. Its geographical range is highly localized to the island of Madagascar. Within this unique island ecosystem, it serves as a vital component of the local flora. Because it is endemic to this specific area, its natural habitat is restricted to these coastal and inland zones. Consequently, the distribution of Melicope madagascariensis is defined entirely by its presence in Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Melicope madagascariensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-dihydroxy-3',4',7-trimethoxyflavone, Skimmianine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5-dihydroxy-3',4',7-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skimmianine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Melicope madagascariensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Melicope madagascariensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |