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Andaman Dillenia

Dillenia andamanica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Andaman Dillenia, scientifically known as Dillenia andamaniica, is a rare, endemic shrub found exclusively within the lush tropical forests of the Andaman Islands. Renowned for its large, striking blossoms and unique ecological role, this medicinal plant offers significant potential for pharmacological research and the preservation of island biodiversity.

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

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dillenia andamanica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Dillenia andamanica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Dilleniales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Dillenieaceae and falls under the genus Dillenia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Dilleniales
Family Dilleniaceae
Genus Dillenia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within the Indo-China zone. Its geographical range is notably concentrated within the Andaman Islands. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the Nicobar Islands. These island chains represent the core areas where its natural habitat exists. Consequently, the distribution of Dillenia andamaniica is restricted to these unique maritime environments.

Region Area
Indo-China Andaman Is.
Indo-China Nicobar Is.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Dillenia andamanica is characterized by its distinct growth habit, functioning as a climber that exhibits a self-supporting nature. Within its structural development, the plant displays traits consistent with both a liana and a vine, yet it maintains a self-supporting capacity throughout its life cycle. Specifically, in terms of its climbing mechanism, it is classified as a self-supporting climber rather than an obligatory or facultative climber, meaning it possesses the inherent structural integrity to support its own weight while navigating its environment.

Climber :
self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Dillenia andamanica has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antimicrobial.

Activities reported in Dillenia andamanica
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimalarial

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Antimicrobial

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Conditions

Dillenia andamanica has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antimalarial.

Conditions investigated for Dillenia andamanica
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimalarial

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Preparations

Dillenia andamanica has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.

Preparations reported for Dillenia andamanica
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol extracts

  1. Microbial pathogenesis