Millettia richardiana
Millettia richardiana, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical ecosystems, holds great ethnobotanical value. Belonging to the Combretaceae family, this plant is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers increasingly study its phytochemical constituents to explore potential applications in traditional healing and modern pharmacological developments.
- Scientific name: Millettia richardiana
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Within this lineage, it is identified by the genus Millettia, specifically as the species Millettia richardiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Millettia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Millettia richardiana, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Richard's Millettia, while in French, it is known as Millettia de Richard. Within local vernaculars, it may also be identified by specific regional identifiers that reflect its botanical properties or traditional uses.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and restricted range of occurrence. Its geographical distribution is confined primarily to the Western Indian Ocean region. Within this area, it is found natively on the island of Madagascar. No other major landmasses are currently recorded as hosting this particular species. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique ecological conditions of the Malagasy landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Millettia richardiana, is often valued for its therapeutic potential, with specific attention frequently directed toward its medicinal properties. Among its various components, the stem barks are noted for their bioactive constituents, which are traditionally utilized in various herbal preparations. These barks are harvested to extract compounds believed to offer healing benefits, serving as a critical element in the plant's ethnobotanical application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Millettia richardiana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, linoleic acid, lonchocarpenin, lupeol, palmitic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lonchocarpenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Millettia richardiana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Millettia richardiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |