Goniothalamus andersonii
Goniothalamus andersonii, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in Southeast Asian rainforests, belongs to the Marantaceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Its unique bioactive compounds offer promising potential for modern drug development and holistic therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus andersonii
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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 andersonii, is known by various names depending on the regional language and local dialect. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Anderson's Goniothalamus, while in the local context of Sri Lanka, it is known by the Sinhala name as katu-pala.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Goniothaalamus andersonii, is a medicinal species where the bark serves as a significant component for therapeutic applications. The bark is often harvested and utilized in traditional healing practices due to its specific bioactive properties. By extracting compounds from this part of the plant, practitioners can access various phytochemicals believed to contribute to its medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus andersonii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include goniothalamin, goniodiol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| goniothalamin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| goniodiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Goniothalamus andersonii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Goniothalamus andersonii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |