Goniothalamus malayanus
Goniothalamus malayanus, commonly known as the Malayan Goniothalamus, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots possess potent bioactive compounds. Research highlights its remarkable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering promising potential for developing new therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus malayanus
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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. It is specifically identified by its genus, Goniothalamus, and its species name, malayanus.
| 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 malayanus, is identified by its specific common name in Malaysia, where it is referred to as Pokok Selayar Hitam (ms).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | Pokok Selayar Hitam | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is noted in Thailand and the Nicobar Islands. Moving into the Malesia region, it can be found throughout the Malay Peninsula. The species also inhabits the large islands of Borneo and Sumatera. Consequently, its range spans a diverse array of tropical environments across these distinct territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Goniothalamus malayanus, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are characterized by their distinct shape and texture, serving as the specific part of the plant harvested to extract bioactive compounds. In various ethnobotanical applications, the leaf extracts are often utilized for their potential therapeutic properties, making them the most significant part of the plant for medicinal preparation.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus malayanus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bicyclogermacrene, germacrene D.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |