Goniothalamus laoticus
Goniothalamus laoticus, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in Southeast Asian traditional medicine, holds great pharmacological potential. This perennial herb is valued for its bioactive compounds, which are frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its therapeutic properties, particularly regarding its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus laoticus
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is placed within 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, known scientifically as Goniothalamus laoeticus, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Thailand, it is known by the names ข้าวหลามดง and จำปีหิน. In Chinese contexts, including the variations for Mandarin and Simplified Chinese, it is identified as 柄芽哥纳香 (including the specific regional designations zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | ข้าวหลามดง | Wikidata |
| zh | 柄芽哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 柄芽哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 柄芽哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| th | จำปีหิน | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Southeast and East Asia. Within China, its presence is primarily recorded in the South-Central area. The species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be found growing in the country of Laos. Additionally, its geographical range includes parts of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Goniothalamus laoicus, possesses distinct morphological features, particularly regarding its reproductive structures. The flowers of this species are integral to its botanical identification and are often sought after in ethnobotanical studies due to their unique structure and potential bioactive properties. These flowers typically emerge in a manner characteristic of the Annonaceae family, playing a vital role in the plant's reproductive cycle and contributing to its overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus laoticus has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-3-acetylaltholactone, (+)-altholactone, (+)-goniofufurone, (-)-nordicentrine, 9-deoxygoniopypyrone.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-3-acetylaltholactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-altholactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-goniofufurone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-nordicentrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-deoxygoniopypyrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| goniotriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| howiinin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Goniothalamus laoticus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Febrifuge, Tonic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Febrifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |