Mundulea chapelieri ex
Mundulea chapelieri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mundulea chapelieri ex, scientifically known as Mundulea chapelieri, is a versatile leguminous shrub native to African savannas. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues. Its seeds and bark contain bioactive compounds highly valued in ethnobotanical research and pharmacology.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Millettia Chapelieri
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Mundulea chapelieriSynonyms
- Millettia chapelieri
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Mundulea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Mundulea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant possesses a highly specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily recorded within the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, the species is found growing in the unique ecosystems of Madagascar. This restricted range suggests that the plant is endemic to this particular island nation. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to the unique environmental conditions of the Malagasy landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Mundulea chapelieri is characterized by a robust growth form as a tree, exhibiting a distinctly woody structure. It is a terrestrial species, lacking any aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and does not function as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Mundulea chapelieri has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-Deoxy-MS-II, 8alpha-acetoxyelemol, MS-II, Mundulone, Rotenolone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Deoxy-MS-II | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8alpha-acetoxyelemol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MS-II | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mundulone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rotenolone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tephrosin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mundulinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| munetone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rotenone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3-Deoxy-MS-II
- Journal of natural products
8alpha-acetoxyelemol
- Journal of natural products
MS-II
- Journal of natural products
Mundulone
- Journal of natural products
Rotenolone
- Journal of natural products
Tephrosin
- Journal of natural products
mundulinol
- Journal of natural products
munetone
- Journal of natural products
rotenone
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Mundulea chapelieri has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic extracts
- Journal of natural products