Stephanotis floribunda
Stephanotis floribunda, commonly known as Madagascar jasmine, is a captivating evergreen climber prized for its fragrant, waxy white blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant traditional value in herbal medicine. Its aromatic properties and unique chemical profile make it a subject of interest in botanical pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Stephanotis floribunda
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Stephanotis floribunda, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. It is further identified by the genus Stephanotis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stephanotis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stephanotis floribunda, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In French, it is referred to as Jasmin de Madagascar, while in Bulgarian, it is called мадагаскарски жасмин. In Thailand, it is known as ชะลูดช้าง, and in German, it is identified as Kranzschlinge. Additionally, in Japanese, the plant is commonly called マダガスカルジャスミン.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Jasmin de Madagascar | Wikidata |
| bg | мадагаскарски жасмин | Wikidata |
| th | ชะลูดช้าง | Wikidata |
| de | Kranzschlinge | Wikidata |
| ja | マダガスカルジャスミン | Wikidata |
| pl | Stefanotis bukietowy | Wikidata |
| nb | Duftranke | Wikidata |
| sv | Doftranka | Wikidata |
| ceb | Marsdenia floribunda | Wikidata |
| war | Marsdenia floribunda | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct tropical regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Madagascar. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the territories of both India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is located within the Indo-China region, particularly in Myanmar. Finally, its range reaches across the Atlantic to the Caribbean island of Cuba.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stephanotis floribunda, is a woody climber characterized by its climbing habit, which is supported by its flexible yet sturdy stem. The stem serves as the primary structural component, allowing the plant to ascend through surrounding vegetation to reach sunlight, while also acting as the vital conduit for transporting water and nutrients to the foliage and fragrant flowers.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stephanotis floribunda has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Stephanotic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Stephanotic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |