Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus granatum, commonly known as the Manilkara or Mangrove, is a distinctive woody plant found in tropical mangrove ecosystems. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is used in traditional practices to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Xylocarpus granatum
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Xylocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Xylocarpus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is noted specifically in Somalia. Moving further south, it is found throughout East Tropical Africa in both Kenya and Tanzania. The species also extends into South Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Mozambique. Finally, its range reaches into Southern Africa, specifically within the KwaZulu-Natal region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Aldabra | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Xylocarpus granatum has 40 reported phytochemicals identified across 42 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gedunin, photogedunin, (+)-catechin, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, Compound 23.
- Total chemicals
- 40
- Scientific sources
- 42
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gedunin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| photogedunin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 23 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gedunin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscisic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-tocopherol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aurantiamide acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 25 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Xylocarpus granatum has 9 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antifeedant, Antifungal, Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Xylocarpus granatum has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, cholera, diarrhea, duodenal ulcer, dysentery.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholera | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| duodenal ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |