Geijera parviflora
Geijera parviflora, commonly known as the small-flowered Geijerera, is a rare medicinal plant native to the tropical forests of India. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses unique phytochemical properties. This species serves as a vital subject for ethnobotanical research, offering potential insights into developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Geijera parviflora
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Geijera and the specific species name Geijera parviflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Geijera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Geijera parviflora, is native to several different regions across the Australian continent. Its geographical distribution primarily encompasses the eastern and southern parts of the country. Specifically, it can be found growing within the state of New South Wales. The species also extends its range northward into the coastal and inland areas of Queensland. Finally, its presence is documented throughout the southern territories of South Australia and Victoria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Geijera parviflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineol, bicyclogermacrene, isopsoralen, linalool, osthole.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopsoralen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osthole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthyletine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Geijera parviflora has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |