Magnolia tripetala
Magnolia tripetala, commonly known as the Three-Petalled Magnolia, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used in Ayurvedic practices to treat respiratory ailments and inflammatory conditions. This resilient species holds significant value in both herbal medicine and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Magnolia tripetala
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified under the genus Magnolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Magnoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Magnolia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied presence across several distinct regions of the United States. In the North-Central region, its distribution can be identified within the state of Oklahoma. Moving toward the Northeast, the species is found in Indiana and Ohio. The plant also occupies territory within the Northeastern state of New York. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the Northeastern area of Massachusetts.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia tripetala has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include honokiol, magnolol, obovatol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| honokiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obovatol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia tripetala has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |