Goniothalamus cheliensis
Goniothalamus cheliensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in traditional healing practices, belongs to the Marantaceae family. Native to tropical regions, this species is highly valued for its therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, showcasing its profound ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus cheliensis
- 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 classified under the family Annonaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Goniothalamus, with the species name cheliensis.
| 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 cheliensis, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 景洪哥纳香 (zh), which is also written as 景洪哥纳香 (zh-hans) and 景洪哥纳香 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 景洪哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 景洪哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 景洪哥纳香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. In China, it is primarily found within the South-Central areas. Its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula as well. Within this region, the species can be located in Laos. Additionally, the plant is documented to grow in Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Goniothalamus cheliensis, is recognized for the therapeutic properties found within its various structures, specifically the roots and root barks. In traditional medicinal practices, the roots are often collected and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in treating different ailments. Furthermore, the root barks are frequently utilized as a key component in herbal formulations, contributing to the plant's overall pharmacological profile and its role in natural healing.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus cheliensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GC-51, cheliensisin A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GC-51 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cheliensisin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Goniothalamus cheliensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include leukemia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |