Tambourissa leptophylla
Tambourissa leptophylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tambourissa leptophylla, scientifically known as Tambourissa leptophylla, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its significant therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Monimiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ambora Leptophylla
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tambourissa leptophyllaSynonyms
- Ambora leptophylla
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Monimiaceae |
| Genus | Tambourissa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Tambourissa leptophylla 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 fruit.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Planta medica
Chemicals
Tambourissa leptophylla has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-PINENE, Bicyclogermacrene, Delta-3-Carene, LIMONENE, P-CYMENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bicyclogermacrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Delta-3-Carene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P-CYMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha copaene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Curcumene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-alpha-Bergamotene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-alpha-Bergamotene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALPHA-PINENE
- Planta medica
Bicyclogermacrene
- Planta medica
Delta-3-Carene
- Planta medica
LIMONENE
- Planta medica
P-CYMENE
- Planta medica
alpha copaene
- Planta medica
alpha-Curcumene
- Planta medica
cis-alpha-Bergamotene
- Planta medica
trans-alpha-Bergamotene
- Planta medica
Activities
Tambourissa leptophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antifungal
- Planta medica