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Goniothalamus scortechinii

Goniothalamus scortechinii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Goniothalamus scortechinii, is a significant medicinal plant native to the tropical rainforests of West Africa. Belonging to the Marantaceae family, this species is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, often used to treat various ailments through its potent bioactive compounds and unique phytochemical profile.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Root · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Goniothalamus scortechinii

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is documented in Thailand. Furthermore, it can be found within the Malesia botanical zone. Specifically, it occurs in the area known as Malaya. These locations define the primary natural range for this medicinal species.

Region Area
Indo-China Thailand
Malesia Malaya

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Goniothalamus scortechinii is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a woody climber, functioning as a liana or vine that exhibits self-supporting tendencies. Depending on its environmental context, the plant's climbing nature can be classified as either obligatory or facultative, though it maintains a self-supporting structural integrity. While it possesses characteristics often associated with a tree-like growth form in its structural development, it remains a woody species rather than a non-woody herb or shrub. In terms of dimensions, the plant can reach a maximum height of approximately 7 m.

Climber :
self-supporting
Growth form :
tree
Plant height max:
7 m
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Goniothalamus scortechinii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.

Plant parts reported in Goniothalamus scortechinii
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Tropical biomedicine

Stem

  1. Tropical biomedicine

Conditions

Goniothalamus scortechinii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include fever.

Conditions investigated for Goniothalamus scortechinii
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Fever 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fever

  1. Tropical biomedicine

Preparations

Goniothalamus scortechinii has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root and stem extract.

Preparations reported for Goniothalamus scortechinii
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Root and stem extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root and stem extract

  1. Tropical biomedicine