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Knema

Knema · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Knema, is a remarkable medicinal plant revered for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies, it offers significant health benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory to antioxidant effects. Understanding its botanical characteristics and healing potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine.

Family
Myristicaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Knema

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 classified under the family Myristicaeceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Klema.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Magnoliales
Family Myristicaceae
Genus Knema

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is primarily noted throughout the South-Central territories. The Indian Subcontinent serves as a major habitat, with specific populations found in Assam and across the country of India. Additionally, it can be identified in the diverse landscapes of Bangladesh. Finally, the species is also distributed within the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya.

Region Area
China China South-Central
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indo-China Andaman Is.
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Knema has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiinflammatory, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Knema
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antidiabetic

  1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Antiinflammatory

  1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Antimalarial

  1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Antimicrobial

  1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Hepatoprotective

  1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Neuroprotective

  1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Conditions

Knema has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.

Conditions investigated for Knema
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cancer

  1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology