Mundulea chapelieri
Mundulea chapelieri ex
Mundulea chapelieri, commonly known as the Mundulea tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to African savannas. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections, digestive issues, and inflammation. Its seeds and bark offer significant pharmacological potential in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Mundulea chapelieri
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mundulea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by the following common names: Mundulea chapelieri ex (en).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Mundulea chapelieri ex | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mundulea chapelieri has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-deoxy-MS-II, 8alpha-acetoxyelemol, MS-II, mundulinol, mundulone.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-deoxy-MS-II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8alpha-acetoxyelemol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MS-II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mundulinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mundulone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| munetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rotenolone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rotenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tephrosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |