Goniothalamus amuyon
Goniothalamus amuyon, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in traditional healing, holds significant therapeutic potential. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into developing natural treatments for enhancing human health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus amuyon
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Its specific taxonomic classification is defined by the genus Goniothalamus, which includes the species Goniothalamus amuyon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Goniothalamus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Goniothalamus amuyon, is known by several different names depending on the regional linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 台湾哥纳香 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 恆春哥納香 (zh-tw) or 恒春哥納香 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 台湾哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 恆春哥納香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 台湾哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 台湾哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 恒春哥納香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across certain regions of Asia. Within Eastern Asia, it can be found growing in Taiwan. Its range also extends into the Malesia region. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the Philippines. These locations represent the known habitats for this particular medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Goniothaalamus amuyon, is characterized by its distinct morphological features, particularly its stems and leaves. The stems serve as the structural foundation of the plant, facilitating the transport of nutrients and providing the necessary support for its growth. Complementing the stems are the leaves, which are essential for photosynthesis and play a vital role in the plant's medicinal properties by synthesizing the bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus amuyon has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include goniodiol-7-monoacetate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| goniodiol-7-monoacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Goniothalamus amuyon has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |