Tambourissa peltata
Tambourissa peltata, commonly known as the "wild madagascar" or "tambourissa," is a unique medicinal shrub native to Madagascar. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized in local healing practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research into its bioactive and therapeutic compounds.
- Scientific name: Tambourissa peltata
- Family: Monimiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Laurales and the family Monimiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 characterized by a very limited and specific geographical range. It is found exclusively within the Western Indian Ocean region. More specifically, its natural habitat is restricted to the island of Mauritius. This localized distribution makes it a unique component of the island's local flora. Consequently, the species is highly dependent on the specific environmental conditions provided by this particular oceanic location.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tambourissa peltata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, flavonols, phenolic acid, proanthocyanidins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tambourissa peltata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor, Antioxidant, Glucosidase-Inhibitor, Metal-Chelator.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glucosidase-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Metal-Chelator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |