Goniothalamus wightii
Goniothalamus wightii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Goniothalamus wightii, scientifically known as Goniothalamus wightii, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical forest regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections, offering valuable potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Goniothalamus wightiiSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Goniothaalamus wightii is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a climbing plant. It functions as a self-supporting climber, manifesting as a liana or vine that utilizes its own structural integrity to ascend. Specifically, its climbing mechanism is described as self-supporting, falling under the classification of both obligatory and facultative growth patterns to navigate its environment.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Goniothalamus wightii has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Goniothalamus wightii has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include SARS-CoV-2 infection, antioxidant.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sars-cov-2 infection | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sars-cov-2 infection
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)