Knema retusa
Knema retusa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Klema retusa, scientifically known as Klema retusa, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical profile reveals significant potential for developing modern pharmacological treatments and natural remedies.
- Family
- Myristicaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Myristica Retusa
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Knema retusaSynonyms
- Myristica retusa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Myristicaceae and is identified by the genus Klema and the species Klema retusa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Myristicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Knema | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical distribution within the natural world. According to botanical records, its presence is centered within the Malesia region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territory of Malaya. This narrow range suggests that the species is highly specialized to the local environment of this area. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Malaya is essential for studying its survival.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Klema retusa, possesses medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its bark. The bark is harvested from the stems and trunk, containing specific bioactive compounds that are utilized in traditional healing practices. Due to its chemical composition, the bark serves as the most significant part of the plant for therapeutic applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Scientifica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Knema retusa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include E2N.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E2N | Scientifica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Knema retusa extract | Scientifica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |