Melicope madagascariensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Euodia madagascariensis
• Euodia celastracea
• Euodia bojeriana
• Ampacus celastracea
• Ampacus madagascariensis

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Melicope madagascariensis is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition, primarily existing as a woody tree. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte, instead maintaining a stable existence within soil-based environments. The plant's physical structure is defined by its significant woodiness, which supports its development into a mature tree form.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Melicope madagascariensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-dihydroxy-3',4',7-trimethoxyflavone, Skimmianine.

3,5-dihydroxy-3',4',7-trimethoxyflavone

1. Natural products and bioprospecting

Skimmianine

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Activities

Melicope madagascariensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiprotozoal.

Antiprotozoal

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Conditions

Melicope madagascariensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include colon cancer.

Colon cancer

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