Mammea siamensis
Mammea siamensis, commonly known as the Siamese Mammea, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of this species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering promising potential for modern therapeutic drug development.
- Scientific name: Mammea siamensis
- Family: Calophyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Calophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mammea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mammea siamensis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Thailand, it is called สารภี, while in Vietnam, it is known as Bạch mai. In Chinese-speaking contexts, including various regional and simplified scripts, it is commonly called 泰国黄果木 (zh, zh-hans, zh, and zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | สารภี | Wikidata |
| vi | Bạch mai | Wikidata |
| zh | 泰国黄果木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 泰国黄果木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 泰国黄果木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 胡桐 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mammea siamensis, possesses various components that are often utilized in traditional medicine. The delicate flowers and the individual flower structures are notable for their presence during the blooming season, while the woody twigs can also be collected for medicinal preparations. Through the study of these different elements, such as the Flower and the surrounding foliage, researchers continue to explore the therapeutic potential of the species.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mammea siamensis has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 25 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.
- Total chemicals
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mammea A/AA cyclo F | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,5-dihydroxy-6-methoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,6-dihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,7-dihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-hydroxy-5,6,7-trimethoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4,5-trihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-dihydroxy-3-methoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomach cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |