Terminalia mantaly
Terminalia mantaly, commonly known as the Madagascar Almond, is a stunning ornamental tree prized for its distinct horizontal branching and layered canopy. Beyond its architectural beauty, this evergreen species is valued in tropical landscapes for providing dappled shade, creating elegant silhouettes, and offering rapid, lush greenery in diverse environments.
- Scientific name: Terminalia mantaly
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Myrtyleales and placed in the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Terminalia as Terminalia mantaly.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Combretaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Terminalia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Terminalia mantaly, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 小葉欖仁 (zh-tw), 小叶榄仁 (zh and zh-cn), or 锦叶榄仁 (zh-cn). Additionally, in Indonesia, it is known as Ketapang kencana (id).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-tw | 小葉欖仁 | Wikidata |
| id | Ketapang kencana | Wikidata |
| zh | 小叶榄仁 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小叶榄仁 | Wikidata |
| zh | 锦叶榄仁 | Wikidata |
| mg | mantalia | Wikidata |
| mg | mantaliala | Wikidata |
| mg | mantaly | Wikidata |
| mg | talio | Wikidata |
| mg | taly | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across two distinct major regions. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is recorded in Gambia and Guinea. Moving toward the coast, it can also be found throughout the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, its range extends to the islands of Comoros and Mauritius. Finally, the species is notably established within the large island nation of Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia mantaly, is valued for its various medicinal components, including the stem bark and the roots, which are often utilized in traditional remedies. The leaf is another significant part used for its therapeutic properties, while the stem/bark and the roots are frequently prepared in decoctions to treat various ailments. Each part, from the protective stem bark to the deep-seated roots, contributes to the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem/bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Terminalia mantaly has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-O-methylellagic acid, D-limonene, Terminaliamide, arjungenin, arjunglucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-O-methylellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terminaliamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjungenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjunglucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia mantaly has 3 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia mantaly has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, C. parapsilosis, Candida albicans, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycoses.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| C. parapsilosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Haemophilus influenzae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycoses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastroenteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genital candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |