Artabotrys sumatranus
Artabotrys sumatranus, commonly known as the Sumatran climbing vine, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned for its fragrant blossoms, this woody climber is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, offering valuable bioactive compounds that hold great potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Artabotrys sumatranus
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artabotrys | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Artabotrys sumatranus, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic region. In Indonesian, it is commonly referred to as Melati Sumatran or Melati Hutan, while in Malay, it is known as Melati Sumatran.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Artabotrys sumatranus, utilizes its leaf as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. The leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and texture, containing various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In herbal medicine, these leaves are often processed or decocted to extract their essence, serving as a key part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artabotrys sumatranus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 15,16-dihydrotanshinone I, mangiferin, neomangiferin, norisocorydine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 15,16-dihydrotanshinone I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neomangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norisocorydine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artabotrys sumatranus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus type II.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus type II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |