Sideroxylon marginatum
Sideroxylon marginatum, commonly known as the West Indian Satinwood, is a precious tropical tree valued for its dense, fine-grained timber. Beyond its industrial importance, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical value in Caribbean ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Sideroxylon marginatum
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Sideroxylon marginatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales and the family Sapotaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Sideroxylon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sideroxylon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sideroxylon marginatum, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the West Indian Sideroxylon, while in Spanish, it is commonly called palo de rosa or palo de sangre. In the local dialects of the Caribbean, it may also be identified as maderwood.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Sideroxylon marginatum, possesses a very restricted and specific geographical range. It is native to the Macaronesian region, which is an archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean. Within this particular area, its distribution is limited to the islands of Cape Verde. Because of this narrow habitat, the species is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Understanding this localized presence is essential for the conservation efforts required to protect the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sideroxylon marginatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sideroxylon marginatum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sideroxylon marginatum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |