Androya is a genus of flowering plants in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is endemic to the southwest of Madagascar.
Taxonomy It was first described by H.Perrier in 1952.
Species This taxon only contains one species, Androya decaryi.
Description This evergreen shrub can be found at elevations between 0 - 499m.
Uses
Traditional medicine A decoction of this plant is used to treat symptoms associated with malaria and yellow fever.
Chemistry Three spermidine alkaloids are known to be present in Androya decaryi. They are (–)-(2S)-2-phenyl-1,5,9-triazacyclotridecan-4-one, (+)-decaryine A and (–)-decaryine B. However, there is no sufficient evidence to suggest that these three chemicals have any significant activity against Plasmodium falciparum.
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