Artabotrys sumatranus

Artabotrys sumatranus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Artabotrys sumatranus, scientifically known as Artabotrys sumatranus, is a climbing woody vine native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its fragrant, star-shaped flowers, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. It holds significant ethnobotanical importance, particularly for its potential bioactive properties in treating diverse ailments.

Family
Annonaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Artabotrys sumatranus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling into the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Artabotrys, specifically as the species Artabotrys sumatranus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Magnoliales
Family Annonaceae
Genus Artabotrys

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is naturally found within the diverse tropical regions of Malesia. Its geographical range is specifically concentrated across several major islands in Southeast Asia. Within this region, it can be located in the lush forests of Borneo. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the island of Jawa. Finally, it is also commonly documented across the landscapes of Sumatera.

Region Area
Malesia Borneo
Malesia Jawa
Malesia Sumatera

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Artabotrys sumatranus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Artabotrys sumatranus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

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Chemicals

Artabotrys sumatranus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 15,16-dihydrotanshinone I, Mangiferin, Neomangiferin, Norisocorydine.

Chemicals reported in Artabotrys sumatranus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
15,16-dihydrotanshinone I 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mangiferin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neomangiferin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Norisocorydine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

15,16-dihydrotanshinone I

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Mangiferin

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Neomangiferin

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Norisocorydine

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Conditions

Artabotrys sumatranus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diabetes mellitus type II.

Conditions investigated for Artabotrys sumatranus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Diabetes mellitus type ii 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Diabetes mellitus type ii

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Preparations

Artabotrys sumatranus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Artabotrys sumatranus leaf extract.

Preparations reported for Artabotrys sumatranus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Artabotrys sumatranus leaf extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Artabotrys sumatranus leaf extract

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