Rhizophora racemosa
Rhizophora racemosa, commonly known as the red mangrove, is a vital coastal species found in tropical estuarine environments. Renowned for its distinctive arching prop roots, this resilient plant plays a crucial role in ecosystem stability, providing coastal protection, supporting biodiversity, and offering significant medicinal properties in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Rhizophora racemosa
- Family: Rhizophoraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, specifically within the family Rhizophoraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Rhizophora, as represented by the species Rhizophora racemosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhizophoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhizophora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Japan, it is referred to as カズザキヒルギ (ja), while in Indonesia, it is commonly called Bakau bunga (id). In Persian, the name used is چندل راسموزا (fa), and in Spanish, it is identified as Rhizophora mangle var. racemosa (es) or Rhizophora mangle var racemosa (es).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | カズザキヒルギ | Wikidata |
| id | Bakau bunga | Wikidata |
| fa | چندل راسموزا | Wikidata |
| es | Rhizophora mangle var. racemosa | Wikidata |
| es | Rhizophora mangle var racemosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within the West Tropical Africa zone. Its documented presence includes the coastal areas of Benin and the Gambia. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the territory of Ghana. The species is also known to inhabit parts of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rhizophora racemosa, commonly known as the red mangrove, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The bark is often the most significant part used in traditional remedies, frequently harvested to prepare decoctions intended to treat ailments such as diarrhea or to serve as an astringent. Additionally, the leaf can be utilized in herbal preparations, contributing to the plant's overall pharmacological profile in various folk medicine practices.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rhizophora racemosa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, flavonoids, flavonols, isovitexin, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rhizophora racemosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimycotic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimycotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhizophora racemosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-cholinesterase.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-cholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |