Goniothalamus macrophyllus
Goniothalamus macrophyllus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Goniothalamus macrophyllus, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical rainforests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This study explores its phytochemical composition, traditional uses, and the potential pharmacological benefits it offers for modern healthcare applications.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaves · Stem Extract
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Unona Macrophylla · Goniothalamus Macrophyllus Var. Kerrii · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Goniothalamus macrophyllusSynonyms
- Unona macrophylla
- Goniothalamus macrophyllus var. kerrii
- Goniothalamus macrophyllus var. lanceolatus
- Goniothalamus macrophyllus var. siamensis
- Goniothalamus forbesii
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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Goniothalamus, specifically as the species Goniothalamus macrophyllus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Goniothalamus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct ecological regions. Within the Indo-China zone, it can be found growing in the territories of Myanmar and Thailand. Moving into the Malesia region, its presence extends across the island of Borneo. It is also documented to occur within the landscapes of Jawa. Finally, the species is distributed throughout the area known as Malaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Goniothalamus macrophyllus, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, particularly its leaves and stems. The large, prominent leaves are frequently studied for their bioactive compounds and therapeutic potential. In addition to the foliage, the stems serve as a vital structural element that houses essential phytochemicals. Furthermore, the stem extract is often processed and utilized in traditional applications to harness the specific concentrated medicinal benefits found within the plant's vascular system.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem extract | Tropical biomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus macrophyllus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bicyclogermacrene, COMPOUND A, Compound B, Compound D, Germacrene D.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bicyclogermacrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COMPOUND A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bicyclogermacrene
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
COMPOUND A
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Compound B
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Compound D
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Germacrene D
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Activities
Goniothalamus macrophyllus has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Goniothalamus macrophyllus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic myelogenous leukemia, fever, leukemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chronic myelogenous leukemia | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Tropical biomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem extract | Tropical biomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |