Vangueria madagascariensis
Vangueria madagascariensis, commonly known as the Madagascar Mangrove, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues. Its unique phytochemical profile continues to inspire modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Vangueria madagascariensis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is further classified under the family Rubiaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Vangueria, specifically as the species Vangueria madagascariensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vangueria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Benin and Ghana. Its presence extends further into the West Tropical Africa zone through the country of Mali. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Nigeria. Finally, its range reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the Central African Republic.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vangueria madagascariensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chloramphenicol, Gentamicin, alcohols, aldehydes, esters.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chloramphenicol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gentamicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aldehydes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ketones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vangueria madagascariensis has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vangueria madagascariensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, malaria, pain, parasitic worms, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic worms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |