Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans, commonly known as the mangrove palm, is a unique, salt-tolerant species found in tropical estuarine environments. Beyond its ecological significance in coastal ecosystems, this plant holds immense medicinal potential. Its various parts are traditionally utilized for their bioactive properties, offering diverse therapeutic applications in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Nypa fruticans
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Nypa fruticans, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Arecales and the family Arecaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Nypa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nypa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the globe. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can also be found in Cameroon. Its range extends significantly into Eastern Asia, specifically within the Nansei-shoto islands, and reaches China in the Hainan province. Finally, the distribution continues into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nypa fruticans has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-) Epicatechin, Quercetin, catechin, epicatechin, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-) Epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hirsutine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoorientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nypa fruticans has 3 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nypa fruticans has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |