Lasianthus acuminatissimus
Lasianthus acuminatissimus, commonly known as a member of the Rubiaceae family, is a notable medicinal plant found in tropical ecosystems. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this species is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering promising insights into traditional herbal remedies and modern pharmacological applications in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Lasianthus acuminatissimus
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is situated within the Rubiaceae family. It is specifically identified under the genus Lasianthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lasianthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Lasianthus acuminatissimus, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily identified within the broader Malesia botanical region. Specifically, its documented presence is concentrated in the Philippines. This narrow distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to certain island habitats within that archipelago. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique ecological conditions found in this particular part of Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lasianthus acuminatissimus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 13-docosenoic acid, beta-sitosterol, codonolactone, nonadecyl alcohol, tetracosanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 13-docosenoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| codonolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonadecyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetracosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lasianthus acuminatissimus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |