Goniothalamus
Goniothalamus, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, belongs to the Marantaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical constituents offer promising potential for pharmacological research and modern natural healthcare applications.
- Scientific name: Goniothalamus
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is specifically classified under the family Annonaceae. It is further identified 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, belonging to the genus Goniothalamus, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 哥纳香属 (zh-hans), 哥納香屬 (zh-hant), and 哥納香屬 (zh-hk). In Malaysia, it is commonly known as Mempisang (ms), while in Thailand, it is identified as สกุลปาหนันช้าง (th).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 哥纳香属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 哥納香屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 哥納香屬 | Wikidata |
| ms | Mempisang | Wikidata |
| th | สกุลปาหนันช้าง | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Giác đế | Wikidata |
| zh | 哥纳香属 | Wikidata |
| fi | Lyhtyoksat | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 哥纳香属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 哥納香屬 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. It can also be found in the Eastern Asian territory of Taiwan. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Assam. These varied locations highlight the diverse environmental range of Goniothalamus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Goniothalamus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Goniothalamin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Goniothalamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Goniothalamus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |