Cylindrolobus mucronatus
Cylindrolobus mucronaulatus, commonly known as the mucronate cylinder-bush, is a significant medicinal plant found in diverse tropical ecosystems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and infections, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic development.
- Scientific name: Cylindrolobus mucronatus
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Cylindrolobus, as represented by the species Cylindrolobus mucronatus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cylindrolobus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cylindrolobus mucronaatus, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the needle-leafed bush, while in Spanish, it is known as arbusto de hoja de aguja. In Portuguese, the plant is called arbusto de folha de agulha, and in French, it is termed arbuste à feuilles d'aiguille.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China zone, its presence is specifically noted in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia region, it can be found growing on the island of Borneo. Its range also extends across the Malay Peninsula, commonly referred to as Malaya. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Indonesian island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Activities
Cylindrolobus mucronatus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |