Goniothalamus yunnanensis
Goniothalamus yunnanensis, commonly known as a traditional medicinal herb in Southeast Asia, is a fascinating botanical species valued for its therapeutic properties. Frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, this plant offers significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of growing interest in modern ethnobotanical research and studies.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus yunnanensis
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 order Magnoliales, it is specifically positioned in the family Annonaceae. It is further identified by its genus, Goniothalamus, and its species name, Goniothalamus yunnanensis.
| 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 yunnanensis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 云南哥纳香 (zh), 云南哥纳香 (zh-hans), and 云南哥纳香 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese characters, it is written as 雲南哥納香 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 云南哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 云南哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 云南哥纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雲南哥納香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range limited to certain regions of Southeast and East Asia. Within the country of China, it is primarily located in the South-Central area. Its distribution also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species can be found growing within the borders of Vietnam. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated in these distinct tropical and subtropical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Goniothalamus yunnanensis, utilizes various morphological structures for its medicinal properties, most notably its twigs and leaves. The slender twigs serve as the structural framework of the plant, while the leaves are often the primary focus for harvesting bioactive compounds used in traditional treatments. Together, these plant parts constitute the essential components used in decoctions and herbal preparations to harness the species' therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus yunnanensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include griffithazanone A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| griffithazanone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Goniothalamus yunnanensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include non-small cell lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| non-small cell lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |