Poupartia borbonica
Poupartia borbonica, commonly known as Madagascar Rosewood, is a rare and precious medicinal plant endemic to the unique ecosystems of Madagascar. Highly valued in traditional practices for its diverse therapeutic properties, this endangered species plays a vital role in local biodiversity and serves as a cornerstone of regional ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Poupartia borbonica
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Poupartia, specifically as the species Poupartia borbonica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Poupartia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Poupartia borbonica, is referred to by several different names depending on the language. In French, it is commonly called Bois De Poupart, while in Tamil, its name is written as பாபர்டியா போர்பனிக.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | பாபர்டியா போர்பனிக | Wikidata |
| fr | Bois De Poupart | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a distinctive species found within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Its specific geographical distribution is limited to a few key island territories in this oceanic region. Most notably, it can be found growing naturally on the island of Mauritius. Additionally, its presence is recorded on the island of Réunion, marking its localized range. These specific locations highlight the endemic nature of this medicinal plant within its native habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Activities
Poupartia borbonica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Poupartia borbonica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |