Securinega
Securinega, commonly known as various local names depending on the species, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Phyllanthaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions, these shrubs and trees are studied for their unique phytochemical properties and potential therapeutic applications in traditional and modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Securinega
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Malpighiales and placed in the family Phyllanthaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Securinega.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Securinega | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Securinega, is known by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 叶底珠属 (zh-hans), 葉底珠屬 (zh-hant), and 葉底珠屬 (zh-hk). In Czech, it is commonly called tvrdodřev (cs), while in Russian, it is identified as Секуринега (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 叶底珠属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 葉底珠屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 葉底珠屬 | Wikidata |
| cs | tvrdodřev | Wikidata |
| ru | Секуринега | Wikidata |
| az | Sekurineqa | Wikidata |
| kk-arab | سەكۋرىينەگا | Wikidata |
| kk-cyrl | Секуринега | Wikidata |
| kk-latn | Sekwrïnega | Wikidata |
| kk | Секуринега | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. It can be found growing across the island nation of Madagascar. Additionally, its presence extends to the archipelago of the Comoros. The species is also documented in Mauritius and the island of Réunion. Finally, its geographical range includes the smaller island of Rodrigues.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
Chemicals
Securinega has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Securinine, securinine, securinine nitrate, virosaine A, virosaine B.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Securinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| securinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| securinine nitrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| virosaine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| virosaine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Securinega has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acute myeloid leukemia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acute myeloid leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |