Lophopetalum wallichii
Lophopetalum wallichii, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in traditional systems, holds significant pharmacological importance. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds to develop novel treatments for various ailments, highlighting its immense botanical potential.
- Scientific name: Lophopetalum wallichii
- Family: Celastraceae
- 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 Celastrales, it falls under the family Celastraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Lophopetalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lophopetalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lopholephalam wallichii, is recognized by its specific local terminology in Myanmar, where it is referred to by the common name မုန်တိုင်ပင်.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| my | မုန်တိုင်ပင် | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Lopholephalam wallichii, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indo-China region. Its presence can be traced across several distinct territories, including Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, the species is found throughout various parts of Myanmar and Thailand. The distribution also extends to the island territories of the Andaman Is. overall, these locations highlight the plant's regional prevalence within Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lophopetalum wallichii, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, particularly its structural elements. The stems serve as the primary support system for the plant's growth and foliage, while the stem bark contains concentrated bioactive compounds that are often harvested for therapeutic applications in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lophopetalum wallichii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-epi-ochraceolide B, betulin, dihydro ochraceolide A, lupeol, ochraceolide A.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 20-epi-ochraceolide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydro ochraceolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ochraceolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ochraceolide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |