Goniothalamus wightii
Goniothaalamus wightii, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical ecosystems, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Found primarily in Southeast Asian rainforests, this species is traditionally utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential role in developing future pharmacological treatments.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus wightii
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Goniothalamus wightii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceaae and falls under 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, known scientifically as Goniothalamus wightii, is referred to by its local name in Malayalam as മലംതെള്ളി (Malamthelli).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | മലംതെള്ളി | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Goniothalamus wightii, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is strictly confined to the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, the species is found exclusively in India. This localized presence suggests that the plant thrives under specific environmental conditions unique to certain Indian habitats. Consequently, its occurrence remains a characteristic feature of the local flora within the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Activities
Goniothalamus wightii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Goniothalamus wightii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include SARS-CoV-2 infection, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-2 infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |