Goniothalamus donnaiensis
Goniothalamus donnaiensis, commonly known as the Donna plant, is a significant medicinal species found within tropical rainforest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising potential for modern drug development and holistic therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus donnaiensis
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Goniothalamus donnaiensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceaae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Goniothalamus.
| 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 donnaiensis, is known by various regional and linguistic names across different cultures. In Vietnamese, it is commonly referred to as Giác đế Đồng Nai, while in Chinese, it is identified through several names including 田方骨 (also written as 田方骨 in simplified Chinese and 田方骨 in mainland China) and 纤冠藤.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Giác đế Đồng Nai | Wikidata |
| zh | 田方骨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 田方骨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 田方骨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 纤冠藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the borders of China, it can be found throughout the South-Central territories. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast regions of China. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species is documented within the country of Cambodia. Finally, its range also encompasses parts of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Goniothalamus donnianensis, is a species often studied for its significant pharmacological potential, particularly regarding its chemical constituents. While various parts of the genus are investigated for medicinal properties, the roots are of particular interest due to the presence of bioactive secondary metabolites. These root systems serve as a vital site for the synthesis of specialized compounds that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus donnaiensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include donbutocin, donhepocin, donhexocin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| donbutocin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| donhepocin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| donhexocin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |