Vitex madiensis
Vitex madiensis, commonly known as the Madagascar Chaste Tree, is a significant medicinal shrub native to Madagascar. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Modern research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in global medicine.
- Scientific name: Vitex madiensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- 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 organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Vitex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vitex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Vitex madagascariensis, is found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the nation of Benin. It is also widely distributed throughout Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species can be located in the Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends into Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vitex madiensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include EA1, EtOAc, MeOH.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| EA1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EtOAc | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MeOH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vitex madiensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |