Xylocarpus moluccensis
Xylocarpus moluccensis, commonly known as the Yellow Mangrove, is a distinctive medicinal plant found in coastal mangrove ecosystems. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, particularly limonoids, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various infections, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Xylocarpus moluccensis
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Xylocarpus moluccensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Sapindales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Meliaceae and is categorized under 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 wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Africa and the Indian Ocean. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence can be found within the borders of Somalia. Moving further south along the coast, it is distributed throughout East Tropical Africa, specifically in Kenya and Tanzania. The species also extends into South Tropical Africa, where it is located in Mozambique. Finally, its range reaches into the Western Indian Ocean, specifically on the island of Aldabra.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Aldabra | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Xylocarpus moluccensis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Angolensic acid methyl ester, Godavarin J, Moluccensin V, Thaixylomolin F, Xylomexicanolide A.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Angolensic acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Godavarin J | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Moluccensin V | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thaixylomolin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xylomexicanolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Xylocarpus moluccensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antineoplastic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Xylocarpus moluccensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include SARS-CoV-2, diarrhea, dysentery, fever.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |