Badula


Badula is a small genus of 14–17 species of tropical shrubs, placed formerly in the plant family Myrsinaceae. The genus is largely endemic to Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands.

Species

Mascarenes endemic species:Badula balfouriana Badula barthesia Badula borbonica Badula crassa Badula decumbens Badula fragilis Badula grammisticta Badula multiflora Badula nitida Badula ovalifolia Badula platyphylla Badula reticulata Badula richardiana
Madagascar endemic species:Badula leandriana Badula sieberi Badula pervilleana
Non-endemic species:Badula insularisMauritius and Vietnam

Chemistry

Badula multiflora A.DC. has been found to possess antioxidant properties.