Mammea siamensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ochrocarpos siamensis
• Calysaccion siamense
• Mammea birmannica
• Ochrocarpos siamensis var. odoratissimus

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 Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Calophyllaceae and falls under the genus Mammea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Its natural range encompasses several Southeast Asian nations, including Cambodia and Laos. It is also widely distributed throughout the territories of Myanmar and Thailand. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Vietnam. Together, these countries form the core geographical area where this medicinal plant thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Mammea siamensis is characterized by a growth form categorized as a tree, exhibiting a robust and woody structure. While certain members of its taxonomic group may exhibit climbing tendencies, this specific species is defined by its woody nature and lacks the traits of a liana, vine, or self-supporting climber, such as obligatory or facultative climbing habits. Instead, it maintains a stable, upright arboreal habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Mammea siamensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Flower

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2. Journal of natural products
3. Frontiers in chemistry
4. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Chemicals

Mammea siamensis has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mammea A/AA cyclo F, 1,5-Dihydroxy-6-methoxyxanthone, 1,6-Dihydroxyxanthone, 1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone, 1-hydroxy-5,6,7-trimethoxyxanthone.

mammea A/AA cyclo F

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2. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

1,5-Dihydroxy-6-methoxyxanthone

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1,6-Dihydroxyxanthone

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1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone

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1-hydroxy-5,6,7-trimethoxyxanthone

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2-Hydroxyxanthone

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3,4,5-trihydroxyxanthone

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4,5-dihydroxy-3-methoxyxanthone

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4-Hydroxyxanthone

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5-Hydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone

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Medicinal Uses

Mammea siamensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cervical cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer, stomach cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations