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Goniothalamus tapis

Goniothalamus tapis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Goniothalamus tapis, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions, particularly within the Southeast Asian flora. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in modern healthcare.

Family
Annonaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Goniothalamus Sumatranus · Goniothalamus Umbrosus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Goniothalamus tapis

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is further categorized into the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Goniothalamus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Magnoliales
Family Annonaceae
Genus Goniothalamus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several Southeast Asian regions. Within the Indo-China zone, it can be found growing in Thailand. Its presence extends further into the Malesia region, specifically inhabiting the area of Malaya. Additionally, the species is documented to occur within Malesia in Sumatera. These locations define the primary natural habitats where the species is currently known to exist.

Region Area
Indo-China Thailand
Malesia Malaya
Malesia Sumatera

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Goniothalamus tapis is characterized by a woody growth form that functions as a tree. It exhibits a climbing habit, categorized as a self-supporting liana, vine, or climber, which can be described as both obligatory and facultative in its self-supporting nature. Rather than being an epiphyte, the plant is strictly terrestrial. In terms of structural scale, it is a woody plant that can reach a maximum height of approximately 10 meters.

Climber :
self-supporting
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Growth form :
tree
Plant height max:
10 m
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Goniothalamus tapis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Goniothalamin, Oldhamactam.

Chemicals reported in Goniothalamus tapis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(-)-Goniothalamin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oldhamactam 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(-)-Goniothalamin

  1. Natural product research

Oldhamactam

  1. Natural product research

Preparations

Goniothalamus tapis has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous and ethanolic extracts, hexane extract.

Preparations reported for Goniothalamus tapis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous and ethanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hexane extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous and ethanolic extracts

  1. Tropical biomedicine

Hexane extract

  1. European journal of dentistry