Goniothalamus andersonii
Goniothalamus andersonii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Goniothalamus andersonii, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in various indigenous healing practices to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in modern medicine.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Goniothalamus andersoniiSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae, it is further categorized under the genus Goniothalamus. This taxonomic hierarchy places Goniothalamus andersonii within a well-defined lineage of flowering plants.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Goniothalamus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a specific member of the botanical landscape found within the Malesia region. Its geographical presence is notably concentrated in the island of Borneo. Within this tropical territory, it occupies particular ecological niches suitable for its growth. This limited distribution highlights its status as a regional species rather than a global one. Consequently, the survival of the species is closely tied to the environmental conditions of the Bornean rainforests.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Goniothalamus andersonii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Goniothalamin, GONIODIOL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Goniothalamin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GONIODIOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Goniothalamin
- Natural product communications
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
GONIODIOL
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Activities
Goniothalamus andersonii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiinflammatory
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Conditions
Goniothalamus andersonii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Inflammation
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Preparations
Goniothalamus andersonii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract prepared from the bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extract prepared from the bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extract prepared from the bark
- Phytotherapy research : PTR