Stephanotis macrantha
Stephanotis macrantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stephanotis macrantha, scientifically known as Stephanotis macrantha, is a fragrant, evergreen climber celebrated for its waxy, star-shaped white blossoms. Native to Madagascar, this ornamental plant is prized in traditional medicine and perfumery. Its lush foliage and intoxicating scent make it a stunning addition to tropical botanical collections worldwide.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dregea Macrantha · Marsdenia Macrantha · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stephanotis macranthaSynonyms
- Dregea macrantha
- Marsdenia macrantha
- Marsdenia zambesiaca
- Periploca petersiana
Sources: Catalogue of Life
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 positioned in the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Stephanotis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Stephanotis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its distribution includes the countries of Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern regions, it can also be located within South Tropical Africa. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of Angola and Malawi. Finally, its geographical range extends further into Mozambique.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe |
| Southern Africa | Botswana |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip |
| Southern Africa | Namibia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Stephanotis macrantha has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- The Pan African medical journal
Chemicals
Stephanotis macrantha has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Terpenoid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- The Pan African medical journal
Terpenoid
- The Pan African medical journal