Tambourissa leptophylla
Tambourissa leptophylla, commonly known as the wild jasmine or leaf-leaved tambourissa, is a unique medicinal shrub native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this botanical treasure is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential through its bioactive chemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Tambourissa leptophylla
- Family: Monimiaceae
- 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 and order Laurales, it is a member of the family Monimiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Tambourissa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Monimiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tambourissa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found exclusively within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Its natural range is primarily restricted to the island nation of Madagascar. Additionally, the species can be located within the Comoros archipelago. These specific island territories represent the entirety of its known geographical distribution. Consequently, the survival of this medicinal species is closely tied to these distinct oceanic regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tambourissa leptophylla has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-copaene, alpha-curcumene, alpha-pinene, bicyclogermacrene, cis-alpha-bergamotene.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-copaene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-curcumene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-alpha-bergamotene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delta-3-carene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-alpha-bergamotene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tambourissa leptophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |