Malaxis
Malaxis, commonly known as the Golden Weaver, is a potent medicinal plant revered for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to tropical rainforests, it contains unique bioactive compounds used traditionally to soothe inflammation and boost immunity. Modern pharmacology continues to explore its remarkable potential in treating chronic wellness conditions.
- Scientific name: Malaxis
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, falling into the orchid family Orchidaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Malaxis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Malaxis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also established within Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of Austria. Finally, its range extends through the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Activities
Malaxis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Febrifuge.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Febrifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Malaxis has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, dysentery, fever, hemostasis, infertility.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemostasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |