Goniothalamus
Goniothalamus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Goniothalamus, scientifically known as Goniothalamus, is a genus of flowering plants within the family Araceae. Often found in tropical forest understories, these species are valued for their unique morphological characteristics. In traditional medicine, various parts are utilized for their potential bioactive properties and therapeutic applications in local communities.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Richella · Beccariodendron · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GoniothalamusSynonyms
- Richella
- Beccariodendron
- Atrutegia
- Atrategia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Beccariodendron
- Atrutegia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Goniothalamus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Goniothalamin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Goniothalamin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Goniothalamin
- BioMed research international
Conditions
Goniothalamus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- BioMed research international