Goniothalamus laoticus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Mitrephora laotica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Goniothalamus laoiticus is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition, most notably being a woody plant. This woody nature provides the structural integrity necessary for its development within its natural habitat. The plant typically exhibits a robust architecture, where the stem and branching patterns are defined by lignified tissues, distinguishing it from herbaceous species. The vegetative structure includes leaves that are arranged in a manner consistent with the Araceae family, often featuring prominent venation and specific sheath formations at the base of the petioles. The overall morphological framework is supported by this woody consistency, which facilitates the plant's ability to maintain its form and stature throughout its life cycle.

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Goniothalamus laoticus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Flower

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Goniothalamus laoticus has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-3-Acetylaltholactone, (+)-Altholactone, (+)-Goniofufurone, (-)-Nordicentrine, 9-Deoxygoniopypyrone.

(+)-3-Acetylaltholactone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

(+)-Altholactone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

(+)-Goniofufurone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

(-)-Nordicentrine

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

9-Deoxygoniopypyrone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

CINNAMIC ACID

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Goniotriol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Howiinin A

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Goniothalamus laoticus has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Febrifuge, Tonic.

Antiplasmodial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Febrifuge

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tonic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Goniothalamus laoticus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include flowers extracts.

Flowers extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology