Goniothalamus tapis
Goniothalamus tapis, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds immense value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into developing new natural treatments for modern healthcare.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus tapis
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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, Goniothalamus tapis, is known by various regional names depending on the local language. In Malay, it is commonly referred to as Tapas, while in Indonesian, it is known as Tapas. In the local dialect of Tamil, it is called Tholayel, and in the language of Telugu, it is referred to as Tholayel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus tapis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-goniothalamin, oldhamactam.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-goniothalamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oldhamactam | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |