Monolluma quadrangula
Mondia whitei (often referred to as Mondia quadrangularis), commonly known as White Mondia, is a powerful medicinal shrub native to Africa. Renowned for its potent aphrodisiac properties and tonic effects, this plant is widely used in traditional medicine to enhance vitality, support reproductive health, and balance hormonal functions.
- Scientific name: Monolluma quadrangula
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae, it is classified under the genus Monolluma. Specifically, it is identified by the species name Monolluma quadrangula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Monolluma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Mondia whitei (often referred to in taxonomic contexts related to its morphology as Monolluma quadrangula), is recognized by various regional names depending on the locale. In the Arabic language, it is commonly referred to as ضغبوس رباعي الزوايا.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ضغبوس رباعي الزوايا | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Commiphora quadrangula, possesses a specific distribution within the Arabian Peninsula. It can be found growing naturally in the country of Oman. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit various regions throughout Saudi Arabia. Its presence also extends into the territory of Yemen. Therefore, its geographical range is primarily concentrated within these three specific nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Monolluma quadrangula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include russelioside B.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| russelioside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Monolluma quadrangula has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Monolluma quadrangula has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, colon cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |