Lomatogonium minus
Lomatogonium minus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Lomatogonium minus, scientifically known as Lomatogonium minus, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential pharmacological applications.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pleurogyne Minor · Ophelia Minor · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lomatogonium minusSynonyms
- Pleurogyne minor
- Ophelia minor
- Swertia minor
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling into the family Gentianaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lomatogonium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Genus | Lomatogonium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is found within a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is restricted primarily to the regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast area, the species is specifically documented to grow in India. Because of this narrow distribution, it is considered an endemic feature of the local landscape. Consequently, its presence is a unique characteristic of the Indian botanical environment.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Lomatogonium minus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Gallic acid, Mangiferin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mangiferin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Natural product research
Gallic acid
- Natural product research
Mangiferin
- Pharmacognosy magazine
Activities
Lomatogonium minus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Pharmacognosy magazine